Which of the following Amendments in the Constitution of India is associated with the Anti-Defection Law?

Appeared in: Bihar NHM CHO-2025

Explanation

The 52nd Amendment Act of 1985 is directly associated with the Anti-Defection Law.
This amendment added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian Constitution, which contains the provisions for disqualifying elected members on the grounds of defection to another political party.
The law was created to ensure stability in the government by preventing legislators from switching parties for personal or political gain.

Option A: The 42nd Amendment is incorrect. It is a comprehensive amendment that introduced significant changes, including adding the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble and incorporating Fundamental Duties for citizens.
Option B: The 44th Amendment is incorrect. Its main purpose was to reverse several controversial provisions of the 42nd Amendment. Most notably, it removed the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights and made it a legal right.
Option C: The 73rd Amendment is incorrect. This amendment is related to local self-governance, as it granted constitutional status and a framework for Panchayati Raj Institutions in rural areas.

Visual 1: Infographic: A timeline showing major amendments to the Indian Constitution and their key impacts.
Visual 2: Flowchart: A diagram explaining the process of disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law (Tenth Schedule).

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Indian Constitutional Amendments and Anti-Defection Law as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical topic, understanding civics and the legal framework of the country is part of being a well-informed and responsible professional, including in the nursing field.
Knowledge of the constitution helps in understanding citizen's rights and duties, which can be relevant in broader contexts of patient advocacy and healthcare policy.
What if the question was about a health-related law? A nurse's understanding of how laws are made and amended (like the Mental Healthcare Act) is crucial for compliance and patient rights protection.

How to Approach the Question

Identify the key terms in the question: 'Amendment', 'Constitution of India', and 'Anti-Defection Law'.
This is a factual recall question from Indian Polity/Civics. It requires knowledge of specific constitutional amendments.
Recall or look for the specific function of each amendment listed in the options.
Match the function 'Anti-Defection Law' with the correct amendment. The 52nd Amendment is famously known for this.
Eliminate the other options by recalling their distinct purposes (42nd - Mini-Constitution, 44th - Property Rights, 73rd - Panchayati Raj).

Concept Tested & Keywords

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