Q. Consider the following pairs:
Provisions Source of Inspiration
1.Writs British constitution
2.Electoral College Constitution of the United States
3.Residual powers retained by the central government Australian constitution
4.Concurrent List Canadian constitution
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: The Indian Constitution, the longest written constitution in the world, incorporates numerous provisions inspired by the constitutions of various countries.
- The concept of writs (such as Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto) is derived from the British Constitution, where they are used as legal remedies to protect fundamental rights.
- The Electoral College system, used in India for the election of the President, is inspired by the U.S. Constitution, where a similar system is used to elect the President.
- The concept of the residuary powers has been taken from the Canadian model.
The Concurrent List, which allows both the Union and State governments to legislate on certain subjects, is taken from the Australian Constitution, not the Canadian Constitution.
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