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Which Constitutional Amendment Act introduced the Tenth Schedule, commonly known as the Anti-Defection Law?

A. 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976
B. 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978
C. 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985✓ Correct Answer
D. 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988

💡 Solution & Explanation

The 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian Constitution, establishing provisions to curb political defections by disqualifying legislators under specific conditions. Amendments like the 42nd and 44th dealt extensively with emergency provisions and fundamental rights rather than anti-defection measures.

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