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Q: Which Constitutional Amendment Act deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs?
  • A. 42nd Amendment Act
  • B. 52nd Amendment Act
  • C. 62nd Amendment Act
  • D. 32nd Amendment Act
Correct Answer: Option B - The 52nd Amendment Act of 1985 provided for the disqualification of the Members of Parliament and the State Legislatures on the grounds of defection from one political party to another. The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution popularly referred to as 'Anti Defection law' was inserted by the 52nd Amendment (1985) to Constitution.
B. The 52nd Amendment Act of 1985 provided for the disqualification of the Members of Parliament and the State Legislatures on the grounds of defection from one political party to another. The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution popularly referred to as 'Anti Defection law' was inserted by the 52nd Amendment (1985) to Constitution.

Explanations:

The 52nd Amendment Act of 1985 provided for the disqualification of the Members of Parliament and the State Legislatures on the grounds of defection from one political party to another. The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution popularly referred to as 'Anti Defection law' was inserted by the 52nd Amendment (1985) to Constitution.