Prelims Test Evening Batch 20 Aug 2026

Q1. With reference to the Anti-Defection Law in India, consider the following statements:

1. It was introduced through the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985.

2.It added the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution.

3.The provisions apply only to Members of Parliament and not to State Legislatures.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

Q2. A Member of Parliament may be disqualified under the Tenth Schedule if he/she:

1. Voluntarily gives up membership of his/her political party.

2.Votes or abstains from voting contrary to the directions issued by the political party without obtaining prior permission.

3. Joins another political party after being elected as an independent candidate.

Which of the above is/are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Speaker/Chairman under the Anti-Defection Law:

1.  The Speaker of the Lok Sabha decides questions of disqualification of Lok Sabha members under the Tenth Schedule.

2.The decision of the Speaker under the Tenth Schedule is completely immune from judicial review.

3.The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha decides questions of disqualification of Rajya Sabha members.

Which of the above is/are correct?

Q4. With reference to the merger exception under the Anti-Defection Law, consider the following statements:

1. A merger is protected from disqualification if at least two-thirds of the members of the legislature party agree to such merger.

2. The original political party must necessarily merge with another political party for the exception to apply.

3.The Tenth Schedule does not recognise a split in a political party as an exception to disqualification.

Which of the above is/are correct?

Q5. Which of the following categories of legislators can attract disqualification under the Tenth Schedule for voluntarily giving up membership of a political party?

1. Elected members of a political party

2. Nominated members of a political party after joining it

3. Independent members after joining a political party

Select the correct answer using the code below:

Q6. Consider the following statements regarding nominated members and the Anti-Defection Law:

1. A nominated member can join a political party within six months of taking his seat without attracting disqualification.

2. If a nominated member joins a political party after six months, he may attract disqualification.

3. A nominated member can never be disqualified under the Tenth Schedule.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q7. The Supreme Court’s judgment in Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu (1992) is associated with which of the following?

Q8. With reference to the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, consider the following statements:

1.  It removed the provision relating to protection against disqualification on the ground of a split.

2. It increased the minimum number required for a merger from one-third to two-thirds of the members of the legislature party.

3. It restricted the size of the Council of Ministers to 15% of the total strength of the House.

Which of the above is/are correct?

Q9. Which one of the following best describes the term “voluntarily giving up membership” under the Tenth Schedule?

Q10. Consider the following statements about the Anti-Defection Law:

1.  A member disqualified under the Tenth Schedule cannot become a minister during the period of disqualification.

2. The President decides questions of disqualification under the Tenth Schedule.

3. The Tenth Schedule was introduced to curb political defections and promote political stability.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?