Question

The idea of residuary powers with the center in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the constitution of _________.
1. France
2. Canada
3. Australia
4. UK

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Canada

The correct answer is Canada.

• The idea of Residuary Powers has been taken from the Canadian Constitution.
• Other features that are borrowed from the Canadian Constitution
  • Federation with a strong Centre
  • Appointment of state governors by the Centre,
  • Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. 

• The other borrowed provisions from different countries and details of those are given in below:

Countries	Borrowed Provisions
Australia	Concurrent list Freedom of trade, commerce Joint-sitting of the two Houses of Parliament
Ireland	Directive Principles of State Policy The nomination of members to the Rajya Sabha Method of election of the President
Japan	Procedure Established by law
Russia	Fundamental duties Ideals of justice (social, economic, and political) in the Preamble
United Kingdom	Parliamentary government Rule of Law Legislative procedure Single Citizenship Cabinet system Prerogative writs Parliamentary privileges Bicameralism
The United States of America	Fundamental rights Independence of judiciary Judicial review Impeachment of the president Removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges Post of vice-president
Germany	Suspension of Fundamental Rights during emergency
South Africa	Procedure for amendment in the Indian Constitution Election of members of Rajya Sabha
France	Republic Ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity in the Preamble