Question

The concept of the Freedom of trade in India's Constitution is adopted from the Constitution of which country?
1. United Kingdom
2. United States
3. Australia
4. Ireland

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Australia

The correct answer is Australia.

• Article 301 talks about the freedom of trade, commerce, and Exchange throughout the country.
• It states that subject to other provisions under Part XIII, the freedom to carry on these activities shall be free.
• Article 19 g of the constitution gives to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade, or business.
• Section 92 of the Australian Constitution says that there should be freedom of trade, commerce, and intercourse which may be carried out by ocean navigation or internal carriage.
• India has taken the concept of freedom of trade in India's constitution from the Australian constitution.

•  Concepts borrowed in the Indian constitution from various other constitutions of the world are as below-

 

Country	Things Borrowed
Australia	Concurrent List Freedom of trade and commerce Joint Sitting of parliament
Canada	Federal structure Vesting Residuary power in Centre Appointment of governors
Ireland	DPSPs The nomination of Rajya Sabha members Method of election of the president
USSR	Fundamental Duties Ideals of Justice
USA	Fundamental rights Independence of judiciary Judicial review Impeachment of the president Removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges Post of vice-president