Question

From which country the concept of concurrent list in the Indian Constitution was borrowed ?
1. United States of America
2. Australia
3. Canada
4. Russia

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Australia

The correct answer is option 2 i.e Australia.

• The constitution of India was framed by the constituent assembly.
• The constitution of India was adopted by the constituent assembly on 26 November 1949.
• The constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950.
• Many features of the Indian constitution were Influenced by other constitutions of the world.
• The important features borrowed from Australia are:
  • The concept of concurrent list.
  • The idea of joint sitting.
  • Trade and commerce.
• The important features borrowed from the United States of America are:
  • Electoral College.
  • Independent judiciary and separation of powers.
  • Judicial review.
  • Preamble.
  • Impeachment.
  • Fundamental rights.
  • Post of vice-president
• The important features borrowed from Canada are:
  • Federation with a strong center.
  • Residuary powers.
  • Advisory jurisdiction of the supreme court.
• The important features borrowed from Russia is:
  • Fundamental duties.