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Under the Tenth Schedule, questions of disqualification on grounds of defection are decided by the ______ of the House, subject to judicial review.
- Chief Justice
- President/Governor
- Speaker/Chairman
- Election Commission
Answer: Speaker/Chairman
Paragraph 6(1) of Tenth Schedule: Speaker of Lok Sabha/State Assembly or Chairman of Rajya Sabha/State Council decides disqualification petitions. Kihoto Hollohan case (1992) held decision subject to judicial review on constitutional grounds. Controversy exists over Speaker's impartiality when belonging to ruling party; reforms debated to transfer power to independent tribunal.