The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution was inserted to curb political defections. It defines grounds for disqualification of legislators such as voluntarily giving up membership, voting against the party directives, or joining another party. What are the exceptions to disqualification under the anti-defection law?

1. If 2/3rd of a legislative party merges with another party.

2. A nominated member joining a party after six months.

3. An independent member joining a political party after elections.

4. If a legislator voluntarily gives up membership of their political party.