Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India includes anti-defection provisions for the Members of the Parliament and Members of the State Legislative Assemblies?

Option 1 -> The Ninth Schedule contains laws protected from judicial review, primarily related to land reforms and property rights.

Option 2 -> The Tenth Schedule contains anti-defection provisions added by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985, dealing with disqualification of members on grounds of defection.

Option 3 -> The Eleventh Schedule (73rd Amendment, 1992) lists 29 subjects related to Panchayats and rural local governance.

Option 4 -> The Twelfth Schedule (74th Amendment, 1992) lists 18 subjects related to Municipalities and urban local governance.

Hence, Option 2: Tenth Schedule -> The Tenth Schedule was introduced to curb the practice of elected representatives switching political parties for personal gain. It provides for disqualification of members who voluntarily give up party membership or vote against party directives, thereby strengthening political stability -> correct