The question asks about the Articles of the Indian Constitution that refer to the Tenth Schedule. The Tenth Schedule deals with the disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the ground of defection. We need to identify the specific articles that mention this schedule.
Correct Option: A) Articles 102(2) and 191(2)
The question asks about the conditions under which a member of a political party in a House is disqualified under the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, commonly known as the Anti-Defection Law. We need to identify the specific action that leads to disqualification.
Correct Option: A) Voluntarily gives up membership of his political party. This is a direct ground for disqualification under paragraph 2(1)(a) of the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
The question pertains to the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, specifically the anti-defection law. It asks about the timeframe within which a legislator's act of defying a party whip must be condoned to avoid disqualification.
Correct Option: B) 15 days
The question asks about the grounds for disqualification of an independent member under the Tenth Schedule (Anti-defection Law) of the Indian Constitution. We need to identify which action by an independent member leads to their disqualification.
A) Joins any political party after the election — This is explicitly stated as a ground for disqualification for an independent member under Paragraph 2(2) of the Tenth Schedule.
The question pertains to the disqualification of nominated members of a legislative house under the Tenth Schedule (Anti-defection Law) of the Indian Constitution. We need to identify the specific time frame within which a nominated member can join a political party without facing disqualification.
Correct Option: B) After the expiry of six months from the date he takes his seat
This question tests knowledge of the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, specifically regarding the disqualification of nominated members of Parliament or State Legislatures. The Tenth Schedule, also known as the Anti-Defection Law, sets out conditions under which a member can be disqualified for joining a political party after election or nomination.
Correct Option: A) The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution stipulates that a nominated member of a House can join a political party without attracting disqualification if they do so within six months from the date on which they take their seat in the House. After this period, joining a political party would lead to disqualification.