Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Polity and Indian Constitution

Question:

Which of the following provisions of the Indian constitution is borrowed from the constitution of Canada ?

Options:

Independence of jusiciary

Concept of Republic

Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme court

Concept of concurrent list

Correct Answer:

Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme court

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme court

The Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is indeed a provision borrowed from the Constitution of Canada. In India, Article 143 of the Indian Constitution provides for the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, allowing the President of India to seek the Court's opinion on questions of law or fact that may arise or that he deems fit for consideration. This provision is similar to the reference procedure in Canada, where the Governor General or the federal government can refer questions to the Supreme Court of Canada for an advisory opinion.

The Indian constitution borrowed ‘procedure of amending the constitution’ from the constitution of South Africa.

The Indian Constitution is a fascinating document that draws inspiration from various countries around the world. Some of the key features borrowed from other constitutions:

United States: The fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution share similarities with the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution.
Britain: The parliamentary system with a cabinet form of government, including the role of Prime Minister and collective responsibility, is derived from the British model.
Ireland: The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy, which are guidelines for the government, finds its roots in the Irish Constitution.
Canada: The federal structure with a strong central government is influenced by the Canadian system.
Germany: The provision to suspend fundamental rights during emergencies is adapted from the Weimar Republic Constitution of Germany. We also adopted the provisions related to Financial Emergency in the Indian Constitution rom the Constitution of Germany (Weimar Constitution).
France: The Indian Republic's foundation draws inspiration from the French concept of a republic. French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (1789) is a strong influence on the Principle of Liberty in the Indian Constitution.
South Africa: The Indian constitution borrowed the procedure of amending the constitution from the constitution of South Africa.The idea of socio-economic rights also finds its echo in the South African Constitution.
Australia: The concept of a concurrent list of subjects for both the central and state governments is borrowed from Australia.