Q. Consider the following statements regarding Anti-defection law:
1. Disobedience of Party whips does not result in disqualification of membership of a member from the house.
2. The rules which give effect to provisions of the tenth schedule are made by the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D
Notes:

Exp) Option d is the correct answer.

Statement 1 is incorrect. Under the anti-defection law, disobedience of party directives or Whips can result in disqualification of membership of the member from the House.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The rules with regard to give effect to provisions of tenth schedule is made by the presiding officer.

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