Q. Which of the following features of Indian Constitution is/are borrowed from Australian Constitution?
1. Concurrent List
2. Procedure for amendment of the Constitution
3. Federation with a strong Centre
4. Joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament
5. Freedom of trade and commerce
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] 1, 2 and 4 only

[B] 1, 4 and 5 only

[C] 2, 3 and 5 only

[D] 2, 3, 4 and 5 only

Answer: B
Notes:

Exp) Option b is the correct answer.

The Constitution of India has borrowed most of its provisions from the Constitutions of various other countries as well as from the Government of India Act of 1935.

Options 1, 4 and 5 are correct. The provisions borrowed from Australian Constitutions are:

  • Concurrent List
  • Freedom of trade, commerce and inter-course
  • Joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament. Procedure for amendment of the Constitution is borrowed from South African Constitution and Federation with a strong Centre is borrowed from Canadian Constitution
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