From which of the following countries has the Freedom of Trade feature been taken by the Indian Constitution?

Correct option is A

Sol: The correct answer is (a) Australia

Key Points:

• ​Article 301  article ensures freedom of trade, commerce, and intercourse throughout the territory of India. It prohibits any restrictions on the movement of goods and services between states.
• ​The concept of freedom of trade, commerce, and intercourse in the Indian Constitution is inspired by Section 92 of the Australian Constitution. Section 92 states that trade and commerce among the states shall be "absolutely free".

Information booster:

The Indian Constitution incorporates features from various countries:

• UK: Parliamentary system, rule of law, and bicameral legislature, independence of the judiciary is emphasized, similar to the UK model.​
• USA: Fundamental Rights, judicial review, and republican form of government.
• Ireland: Directive Principles of State Policy and presidential election procedure.
• Canada: Federal system and distribution of powers.
• Australia: Concurrent list and freedom of trade and commerce.
• France: Republican ideals (liberty, equality, fraternity).
• Japan: Fundamental duties of citizens.
• Soviet Union: Concept of fundamental duties.