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 the House votes against the party whip due to a personal conviction. Should the Anti-Defection Law allow such exceptions? Give reasons for your answer.
Describe the process by which a member is disqualified under the Anti-Defection Law.
Describe the term 'whip' in the context of the Anti-Defection Law.
Discuss one major challenge in the implementation of the Anti-Defection Law.
Explain the difference between 'split' and 'merger' as per the Anti-Defection Law.
Explain the main objective of the Anti-Defection Law in India.
Explain the term 'merger' as per the Anti-Defection Law.
A member of the House votes against the party whip due to a personal conviction. Should the Anti-Defection Law allow such exceptions? Give reasons for your answer.
In which year was the Anti-Defection Law added to the Indian Constitution? (1) 1976 (2) 1985 (3) 1992 (4) 2002
The Anti-Defection Law is contained in which Schedule of the Indian Constitution? (1) Tenth Schedule (2) Ninth Schedule (3) Eighth Schedule (4) Eleventh Schedule
What is the minimum number of members required to split a political party without attracting disqualification under the original Anti-Defection Law? (1) One-third (2) One-fourth (3) Two-thirds (4) Half
What is the time limit within which the Speaker/Chairman must decide on a disqualification petition under the Anti-Defection Law? (1) 3 months (2) 6 months (3) No time limit specified (4) 1 month
Fill in the blank: The 91st Amendment Act of 2003 removed the provision of _______ as a defense against disqualification for defection.
Fill in the blank: The Anti-Defection Law aims to curb the evil of political _______.
Fill in the blank: The Anti-Defection Law is also known as the _______ Law.
Fill in the blank: The Anti-Defection Law was enacted to promote political _______ and discourage opportunistic switching of parties.
A member abstains from voting in the House contrary to the party whip. Can he be disqualified under the Anti-Defection Law? (Yes/No)
A member of a political party is expelled from the party. Does this automatically lead to disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law? (Yes/No)
A member of Parliament voluntarily gives up the membership of his party. According to the Anti-Defection Law, will he be disqualified? (Yes/No)
A nominated member joins a political party after six months of nomination. Will he be disqualified under the Anti-Defection Law? (Yes/No)
