GK Question

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Under Paragraph 2(1)(b) of Tenth Schedule, a member is disqualified if they vote or abstain from voting contrary to the ______ issued by their party, without prior permission.

  1. notice
  2. whip
  3. directive
  4. order

Answer: whip

Paragraph 2(1)(b): Member disqualified if they vote/abstain contrary to party whip without prior permission, and such act is not condoned by party within 15 days. Whip is formal direction on voting. Exception: If vote/abstention relates to motion of no-confidence, confidence, money bill, or constitutional amendment, whip violation doesn't lead to disqualification (91st Amendment).

Topic Anti-Defection Law - Whip Violation
Exam Relevance Whip provision nuance frequently asked in UPSC and State PSC exams