ANSWER KEY ANTI- DEFECTION LAW MCQ

ANTI- DEFECTION LAW MCQ

Q1) Which of the following statements is incorrect about Anti-Defection Law? a) The provisions for the anti-defection law have been mentioned in the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution b) It was added to the constitution via the 52nd amendment act c) The Governor of the state has been empowered to decide disqualification on grounds of defection d) An independent MP or MLA becomes disqualified if he joins any political party after his election

Q2) Consider the following statements in context of the grounds of defection under ADL: 1. If a member of the house belonging to a political party voluntarily gives up his/her membership of that political party. 2. If he/she defect from his/her party to any party after elections. Which of the above statements is/are correct a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q3) Consider the following statements in context of the exemptions given under ADL: 1. Disqualification on ground of defection does not apply in case of merger of political parties in some conditions. 2. A party may merged with another or the two may form a new party, if 2/3rd of the members of the legislature party decide to merge with another party. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q4) When was the Act that provided for the Anti-Defection law passed? a) 1950 b) 1960 c) 1985 d) 2005

Q5) Consider the following two statements regarding the implementation of anti-defection law: 1. If an elected member voluntarily gives up his membership of a political party; 2. If an elected member votes or abstains from voting in such House contrary to any direction issued by his political party or anyone authorized to do so, without obtaining any prior permission. Which of the above  statements is a criteria for the anti-defection law? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q6) Who is the final deciding authority on the question of disqualification by anti-defection? a) Chairman or Rajya Sabha or Speaker of Lok Sabha b) Prime Minister c) President d) None of the above

Q7) Which committee suggested the exemption from disqualification in case of a split from Tenth Schedule (anti-defection) ? a) Kelkar committee b) Dinesh Goswami committee c) S.K. Majhi committee d) None of the above

Q8) What proportion of the members of a party have to be in favour of a "merger" for it to have validity in the eyes of the law? a) One-third b) Two-thirds c) Three-fourths d) One-fourths

Q9) Which amendment Act made it necessary that at least two-thirds of the members of a party have to be in favour of a "merger" for it to have validity in the eyes of the law? a) 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 b) 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2004 c) 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2005 d) 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2006

Q10) Consider the following statements with regard to disqualification under Anti defection law: 1. Any question regarding disqualification arising out of defection is to be decided by the presiding officer. 2. This decision is final and cannot be subjected to judicial review. 3. While taking such a decision, the decision-taking authority function as a tribunal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Q11) Consider the following statements: 1. The question of disqualification other than on the ground of defection is decided by the President. 2. A member can be nominated to Rajya Sabha for any number of times. 3. The normal term of Rajya Sabha is Six years at a time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 3 only d) 1,2 and 3

Q12) Which of the following circumstances is/are exempted for disqualification under defection? 1. Merger of the party with another party by 2/3rd members. 2. Voluntarily giving-up the membership after being elected as the presiding officer. 3. Split in the party by 1/3rd members. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3