The _____ schedule of the Indian Constitution contains provisions for disqualification on ground of defection?

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution is commonly known as the Anti-Defection Law.
It was introduced by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985 to curb political defections by legislators.
The law lays down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection by the Presiding Officer of a legislature.
Key grounds for disqualification include voluntarily giving up party membership or voting against the party's whip.

Option A: The Fifth Schedule does not deal with political defections. It outlines provisions for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes, aiming to protect the interests of the tribal population.
Option C: The Eighth Schedule is concerned with languages. It lists the 22 languages officially recognized by the Constitution of India.
Option D: The Ninth Schedule was created to protect certain laws from judicial review. It contains a list of central and state laws that cannot be challenged in court, although this immunity is not absolute.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Schedules of the Indian Constitution as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Civic Awareness: As educated professionals and responsible citizens, nurses should have a basic understanding of the country's political and legal framework, including the Constitution.
Advocacy and Rights: Knowledge of the constitution helps in understanding citizens' rights and the structure of governance, which can be empowering in both personal and professional life.
Impact on Governance: The Anti-Defection Law directly impacts political stability and the functioning of the government, which in turn affects policy-making, including health policies.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key terms in the question: 'Indian Constitution', 'schedule', 'disqualification', and 'defection'.
This is a factual recall question from Indian Polity. The answer relies on direct knowledge of the Schedules of the Constitution.
Recall or deduce the purpose of each schedule listed in the options.
The term 'defection' is a specific political term directly linked to the 'Anti-Defection Law'.
Connect 'Anti-Defection Law' to the correct schedule, which is the Tenth Schedule.
Eliminate the other options by recalling their distinct functions: Fifth (Scheduled Areas), Eighth (Languages), and Ninth (Judicial Review Protection).

Concept Tested & Keywords

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