Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 76

PRERNA FOR IAS

(ASSOCIATE OF SAMKALP)

      A-Category MCQs -76

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

1. A merger exemption is available if at least two-thirds of legislators agree to merge with another party.
2. The Tenth Schedule was added by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act.
3. The Speaker's decision under the Tenth Schedule is completely beyond judicial review.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: The Anti-Defection Law was introduced through the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985, which inserted the Tenth Schedule. A merger exemption applies when at least two-thirds of members of a legislative party agree to merge. However, the Speaker's decision is subject to judicial review, as held by the Supreme Court in the Kihoto Hollohan case. The current TMC rebellion debate highlights the importance of the two-thirds threshold in determining whether members can avoid disqualification.

Q2. Consider the following regarding Delimitation in India:

1. Delimitation means redrawing boundaries of constituencies.
2. The Delimitation Commission's orders have the force of law.
3. Delimitation can alter the number of Lok Sabha seats allotted to each state.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D