Which one of the following Schedules of the Indian Constitution contains the Anti- defection Act ?

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Q: 34 (IES/2003)
Which one of the following Schedules of the Indian Constitution contains the Anti- defection Act ?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

IES

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{'indian constitution': [102, 1, 17, 18], 'ninth': [0, 0, 2, 1], 'tenth': [2, 0, 4, 0], 'seventh': [0, 0, 2, 0], 'schedules': [2, 1, 3, 3]}

The correct answer is option 2: Tenth Schedule.

The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the Anti-Defection Act. The Anti-Defection Act was introduced to address the issue of political defections and the instability it caused in the political system.

Option 1: Twelfth Schedule refers to the Schedule that lists the powers and functions of the municipalities.

Option 3: Ninth Schedule contains laws that are immune from judicial review.

Option 4: Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the division of powers between the Union and the States.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2: Tenth Schedule.