Anti-Defection Law
Civics ⇒ Parliamentary System and Political Institutions
Anti-Defection Law starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the exception to disqualification in case of a merger under the Anti-Defection Law.
Describe the process of disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law.
Discuss one way in which the Anti-Defection Law can be strengthened.
Explain the impact of the 91st Amendment Act, 2003 on the Anti-Defection Law.
Explain the main objective of the Anti-Defection Law.
Explain the term 'voluntarily giving up membership' in the context of the Anti-Defection Law.
Explain why the provision for 'split' was removed from the Anti-Defection Law.
A member of the Rajya Sabha, elected as an independent, joins a political party after the election. Is he/she disqualified under the Anti-Defection Law? (1) Yes (2) No
A member of the Rajya Sabha, elected as an independent, joins a political party after the election. Is he/she disqualified under the Anti-Defection Law? (1) Yes (2) No
If a member is expelled from his/her party, does the Anti-Defection Law apply? (1) Yes (2) No
If a nominated member joins a political party after six months of taking his/her seat, will he/she be disqualified under the Anti-Defection Law? (1) Yes (2) No
In which year was the Anti-Defection Law added to the Indian Constitution? (1) 1975 (2) 1985 (3) 1992 (4) 2002
A member is disqualified under the Anti-Defection Law if he/she votes or abstains from voting contrary to the direction of the _______ issued by his/her party.
A member of a House belonging to a political party shall be disqualified if he/she voluntarily gives up the _______ of such political party.
Fill in the blank: The Anti-Defection Law aims to ensure the _______ of the government.
Fill in the blank: The Anti-Defection Law was enacted to curb the evil of political _______.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The Anti-Defection Law has completely stopped defections in India.
True or False: An independent member of the legislature is disqualified if he/she joins a political party after the election.
True or False: The Anti-Defection Law allows a member to be disqualified for abstaining from voting against the party whip.
True or False: The Anti-Defection Law applies to both Parliament and State Legislatures.
