Consider the following statements:
1. The 91st Amendment of the Constitution added the Anti-defection law for the first time.
2. Defection includes voting against the party instruction or not being present when specified so by the party.
Select the incorrect statement/s given above.
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 & 2
D. None
Answer: 1 Only
Explanation:
An amendment to the constitution of India was made (52nd amendment Act) in 1985. This is known as anti-defection amendment. It has also been subsequently modified by the 91st amendment. Hence, 91st Amendment is not the 1st time Anti-Defection Law has been introduced.
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