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41. What was the date when the Anti-defection Bill was passed? [U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) 17 February, 1985
(b) 15 February, 1985
(c) 30 March, 1985
(d) 21 April, 1985

Correct Answer: (b) 15 February, 1985

Solution:The Anti-Defection Law was passed by the Parliament on 15 February, 1985 and came into force on 1-March, 1985. The 52nd amendment to the Constitution by amending Article 101, 102, 190 and 191 and adding the 10th Schedule laid down the process by which member of House may be disqualified on the grounds of defection.

42. Which one of the following is not covered by the Anti-Defection Law? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

(a) An-bloc defections in a Party.
(b) Large defections in a Party in various spell.
(c) Smaller defection in a single spell.
(d) Party members in Parliament casting vote either to topple or support a Government.

Correct Answer: (b) Large defections in a Party in various spell.

Solution:The 10th Schedule to the Constitution, popularly known as the Anti-Defection Law, introduced by the Constitution (52nd Amendment) Act, 1985 laid down the process by which the member of a political party may be disqualified on the grounds of defection. It makes provisions for an-bloc defection in a party, smaller defection in a single spell and party members in the Parliament casting vote to support or topple a government. Larger defections in a party in various spell are not provided under this law.

43. The political parties got the Constitutional recognition for the first time in the year – [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

(a) 1975
(b) 1977
(c) 1985
(d) 1995

Solution:The political parties got the Constitutional recognition for the first time in 1985 by the Constitution when the 10th Schedule was added to the Constitution to curb defection.

44. The merger of a political party with another political party in India is recognised in which of the following conditions? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) When not less than one-third members of the legislature party have agreed to such merger.
(b) When not less than half members of the legislature party have agreed to such merger.
(c) When not less than two-third members of the legislature party have agreed to such merger.
(d) When not less than three-fourth members of the legislature party have agreed to such merger.

Correct Answer: (c) When not less than two-third members of the legislature party have agreed to such merger.

Solution:If a member goes out of his party as a result of a merger of the party with another party. A merger takes place when two-third of the members of the party have agreed to such a merger. Therefore, option (c) is correct.

45. With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2022]

The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House.
The law does not provide any time-frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only

Solution:The Tenth Schedule, popularly known as the Anti-Defection Law, was included in the Constitution via the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985. This law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party after six months of being appointed to the house. If they join any political party after six months, then that legislator can be disqualified. The law does not provide any time-frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case. Thus only, second statement is correct.

46. Which of the following is not true about the Anti-Defection Bill? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

(a) An M.P. or an M.L.A. will be disqualified if he has voluntarily given up the membership of the party to which he belonged.
(b) In the event of a member's absence from voting in the House on a particular issue, an M.P. or M.L.A. will be disqualified.
(c) A member shall not be disqualified if there is a merger of political parties.
(d) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha will not be disqualified if he becomes a member of another political party later on.

Correct Answer: (d) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha will not be disqualified if he becomes a member of another political party later on.

Solution:According to the provisions of Anti-defection Laws provided in 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, the Speaker of Lok Sabha before the election as a member of a party if he voluntarily leaves his membership and does not rejoin that party until he serves on that post cannot be disqualified. But if he becomes the member of any other party, then he may be disqualified. Thus, option (d) is incorrect.

47. A member of State Legislature/Parliament is considered an exception of disqualification on the ground of defection in India, in which of the following condition? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) If he voluntarily, gives up the membership of his original political party on being elected as Chairman or Vice-Chairman of any house of State Legislature or Parliament.
(b) If he re-joins the political party after he ceases to hold such office.
(c) In both of these
(d) In none of these

Correct Answer: (c) In both of these

Solution:If a member, after being elected as the presiding officer of the house, voluntarily gives up the membership of his party or rejoins it after he ceases to hold that office. This exemption has been provided in view of the dignity and impartiality of his office. Therefore it is considered an exception of disqualification on the ground of defection in India. So option (c) is the correct answer.

48. The Anti-Defection Law was enacted as early as 1979 in- [I.A.S. (Pre) 1993]

(a) Kerala
(b) Jammu and Kashmir
(c) West Bengal
(d) Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: (b) Jammu and Kashmir

Solution:

Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir in 1979 passed the ‘Anti-Defection Law.’ According to its provision, if any Member of the Legislative Assembly leaves his party, then he shall not remain a member of the Legislative Assembly.

49. Consider the table given below providing some details of the results of the election to the Karnataka State Legislative Assembly held in December, 1994. [I.A.S. (Pre) 1995]

Political Party	Percentage of Popular Votes obtained	Number of Seats secured
Janta Dal	36	116
Congress	31	35
BJP	20.4	40

In terms of electoral analysis, the voter-seat distortion is to be explained as the result of the adoption of the:

(a) Hare system
(b) Cumulative vote system
(c) First-past-the-post system
(d) Plural vote system

Correct Answer: (c) First-past-the-post system

Solution:

First-past-the-post system is a method in which a member is considered elected on the basis the highest received votes. There is no importance of percentage of the total votes under this system. In India, the system is quite popular in State Legislative Assemblies and House of the People.

50. To be officially recognized by the Speaker of Lok Sabha as an Opposition Group, a party or coalition of parties must have at least- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (e) 54 members

Solution:

The number of members of the opposition party required to be recognized as the Party in opposition is at least 1/10 (54.3 members) of the total membership (total members-543) of the Lok Sabha. According to the “rules and tradition” of the Indian Parliament, the Party in opposition must have at least 54 seats in the Lok Sabha to rightfully gain and claim the mantle of the opposition party.

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Political Parties

41. What was the date when the Anti-defection Bill was passed? [U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

42. Which one of the following is not covered by the Anti-Defection Law? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

43. The political parties got the Constitutional recognition for the first time in the year – [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

44. The merger of a political party with another political party in India is recognised in which of the following conditions? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

45. With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2022]

46. Which of the following is not true about the Anti-Defection Bill? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

47. A member of State Legislature/Parliament is considered an exception of disqualification on the ground of defection in India, in which of the following condition? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

48. The Anti-Defection Law was enacted as early as 1979 in- [I.A.S. (Pre) 1993]

49. Consider the table given below providing some details of the results of the election to the Karnataka State Legislative Assembly held in December, 1994. [I.A.S. (Pre) 1995]

50. To be officially recognized by the Speaker of Lok Sabha as an Opposition Group, a party or coalition of parties must have at least- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

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