GK Question

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The Tenth Schedule does not apply to a merger if at least ______ of the members of a legislature party agree to merge with another party.

Answer: two-thirds

Paragraph 4 of the Tenth Schedule provides an exception to disqualification: if 2/3rd of a legislature party's members merge with another party, neither the merging members nor those who remain face disqualification. This provision balances party discipline with democratic realignment, though the 91st Amendment (2003) removed the 'split' exception (1/3rd members).

Topic Anti-Defection Law
Exam Relevance Technical provision question for SSC and UPSC; tests nuanced understanding of anti-defection law