UPSC Polity Question
Consider the following pairs of features borrowed and the sources, with reference to the Constitution of India: 1. Concurrent list: Canadian Constitution 2. Method of election of the president: Irish Constitution 3. Procedure established by law: Australian Constitution 4. Procedure for amendment of the Constitution: South African Constitution How many statements given above are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
Correct Answer:
B. Only two
Explanation:
Pair 1 is incorrect: The Concurrent list was borrowed from the Australian Constitution. Pair 2 is correct: The method of election of the President was borrowed from the Irish Constitution. Pair 3 is incorrect: 'Procedure established by law' was borrowed from the Japanese Constitution. Pair 4 is correct: The procedure for Constitutional amendment was borrowed from the South African Constitution.