Anti-Defection Law
Civics ⇒ Parliamentary System and Political Institutions
Anti-Defection Law starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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A member of a legislative party votes against the party whip on a money bill. What can happen to the member under the Anti-Defection Law?
Describe one criticism of the Anti-Defection Law.
Describe the process of disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law.
Explain the term 'voluntarily giving up membership' in the context of the Anti-Defection Law.
Explain the term 'whip' in the context of the Anti-Defection Law.
Explain why the Anti-Defection Law is important for Indian democracy.
State one advantage of the Anti-Defection Law.
A member of a legislative party votes against the party whip on a money bill. What can happen to the member under the Anti-Defection Law?
In which year was the Anti-Defection Law added to the Indian Constitution? (1) 1975 (2) 1985 (3) 1992 (4) 2002
What is the minimum number of members required to split from a party to avoid disqualification under the original Anti-Defection Law? (1) One-third (2) One-fourth (3) Half (4) Two-thirds
Which amendment removed the provision of 'split' from the Anti-Defection Law? (1) 42nd Amendment (2) 52nd Amendment (3) 91st Amendment (4) 86th Amendment
Which of the following actions can lead to disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law? (1) Voting against party directions (2) Absence from the House (3) Not attending party meetings (4) All of the above
Fill in the blank: The Anti-Defection Law aims to promote _______ in the legislature.
Fill in the blank: The Anti-Defection Law is also known as the _______ Schedule of the Constitution.
Fill in the blank: The Anti-Defection Law was enacted to curb the evil of political _______.
Fill in the blank: The Anti-Defection Law was enacted to prevent the practice of _______ hopping.
A member abstains from voting in the House against the party whip. Can he be disqualified under the Anti-Defection Law? (Yes/No)
A member of a legislative party merges with another party along with two-thirds of the members. Will he be disqualified under the Anti-Defection Law? (Yes/No)
A member of a party is elected as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. If he resigns from his party, will he be disqualified under the Anti-Defection Law? (Yes/No)
A member of Parliament voluntarily gives up the membership of his party. Can he be disqualified under the Anti-Defection Law? (Yes/No)
