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Q280. With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements: 1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House. 2. The law does not provide any timeframe within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements:

  1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House.
  2. The law does not provide any timeframe within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2022 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only

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Statement 1 is incorrect: Under paragraph 2(3) of the Tenth Schedule, a nominated member of a House incurs disqualification if they join any political party after the expiry of six months from the date on which they take their seat. Thus, they are permitted to join a political party within the first six months. Statement 2 is correct: The Tenth Schedule does not prescribe any specific time limit or deadline within which the Presiding Officer (Speaker/Chairman) must adjudicate a disqualification petition.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2022 (Q280)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 2 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2022 GS Paper I Question 280 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2022 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (B): "2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Elections & Electoral System". You can explore all repeated questions from Elections & Electoral System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Elections & Electoral System UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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