Correct option is B
The 52nd Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced the anti-defection provisions, which are now enshrined in the Tenth Schedule. This amendment was enacted in 1985 to curb the growing trend of political defections by members of Parliament and state legislatures, which was seen as undermining the stability of elected governments.
Information Booster:
The Tenth Schedule, often referred to as the "Anti-Defection Law," sets out the grounds on which legislators may be disqualified on the grounds of defection. It aims to maintain the integrity of the parliamentary system by preventing elected members from switching parties for personal gain.
Additional Knowledge:
· 51st Amendment: Related to reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribes in the northeastern states.
· 53rd Amendment: Pertained to special provisions with respect to the state of Mizoram.
· 54th Amendment: Concerned the revision of salaries of Supreme Court and High Court judges.
