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3 UPSC Prelims MCQs tagged "Political Dynamics". Free practice with answer keys, explanations, and timed mock tests on Anantam IAS.

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  1. Consider the following statements: I. If any question arises as to whether a Member…

    Consider the following statements: I. If any question arises as to whether a Member of the House of the People has become subject to disqualification under the Tenth Schedule, the President's decision in accordance with the opinion of the Council of Union Ministers shall be final. II. There is no mention of the word 'political party' in the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

    1. AI only
    2. BII only
    3. CBoth I and II
    4. DNeither I nor II
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D

    Statement I: Incorrect The decision on disqualification under the Tenth Schedule is made by the Speaker or Chairman, not the President or the Union Council of Ministers.

    Statement II: Incorrect The word 'political party' is explicitly mentioned in the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution.

    Therefore, neither statement is correct.

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    Indian Polity UPSC 2025 Medium

  2. With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements: 1. The law…

    With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements: 1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House. 2. The law does not provide any time-frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    1. A1 only
    2. B2 only
    3. CBoth 1 and 2
    4. DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B

    Statement 1 is incorrect. As per the Anti-Defection Law, a nominated legislator can join a political party within six months of being appointed to the House, not after such time.

    Statement 2 is correct. The Anti-Defection Law does not specify any time limit for the presiding officer to decide on a defection case.

    So, only the second statement is correct.

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    Indian Polity UPSC 2022 Easy

  3. Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding…

    Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?

    1. ASecond Schedule
    2. BFifth Schedule
    3. CEighth Schedule
    4. DTenth Schedule
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D

    The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection.

    The Tenth Schedule, also known as the Anti-Defection Law, was added to the Constitution through the 52nd Amendment Act in 1985. It lays down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on the grounds of defection from the political party they were elected under.

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    Indian Polity UPSC 2014 Easy