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Which Constitutional Amendment Act introduced the Tenth Schedule to the Indian Constitution, popularly known as the Anti-Defection Law?

A. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
B. 44th Amendment Act, 1978
C. 52nd Amendment Act, 1985✓ Correct Answer
D. 61st Amendment Act, 1989

💡 Solution & Explanation

The 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1985 inserted the Tenth Schedule into the Constitution to curb political defections by legislators, laying down clear grounds for disqualification. The 61st Amendment Act of 1989 notably lowered the voting age for elections to the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies from 21 to 18 years. Anti-decision laws and parliamentary privileges are core components of Indian polity syllabi.

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