Which of the following statements regarding the objectives of the 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution are correct?
1. It aims to maintain party discipline and discourage political opportunism in the legislature.
2. Legislators can be disqualified for defection if they violate the party’s directive.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Which of the following statements regarding the objectives of the 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution are correct?
1. It aims to maintain party discipline and discourage political opportunism in the legislature.
2. Legislators can be disqualified for defection if they violate the party&rsquo;s directive.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

TutorArc · Accepted Answer

● Statement 1 is correct: The 10th Schedule&rsquo;s main objective is to preserve party discipline and discourage political opportunism, promoting stability in the legislature by preventing legislators from switching parties for personal or political gain.

● Statement 2 is incorrect : Legislators can be disqualified if they defy their party&rsquo;s directive during crucial votes, such as on a no-confidence motion, ensuring loyalty and accountability. Although the statement is correct, it is a key feature of the 10th Schedule and not the objective.

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Which of the following statements regarding the objectives of the 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution are correct? 1. It aims to maintain party discipline and discourage political opportunism in the legislature. 2. Legislators can be disqualified for defection if they violate the party’s directive. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

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