UPSC Polity Question
Which of the following features of constitution of India has been borrowed from Government of India Act, 1935?
A. Fundamental rights, independence of judiciary, judicial review, impeachment of the president.
B. Federal Scheme, Office of governor, Judiciary, Public Service Commissions, Emergency provisions.
C. Concurrent List, freedom of trade, commerce and inter-course, and joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament.
D. Parliamentary government, Rule of Law, legislative procedure, single citizenship, cabinet system, prerogative writs.
Correct Answer:
B. Federal Scheme, Office of governor, Judiciary, Public Service Commissions, Emergency provisions.
Explanation:
Option A features are borrowed from the US Constitution. Option B lists features borrowed from the Government of India Act, 1935. Option C features are borrowed from the Australian Constitution. Option D features are borrowed from the British Constitution.