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​In the Indian Constitution, from which country Appointment of state governors by the Centre is borrowed from?​
Question

​In the Indian Constitution, from which country Appointment of state governors by the Centre is borrowed from?

A.

France

B.

Japan

C.

Canada

D.

United Kingdom

Correct option is C

​The correct answer is (c) Canada

Explanation:

  • The Indian Constitution has borrowed several features from other countries. The provision regarding the appointment of State Governors by the Centre is influenced by the Canadian Constitution.
  • In Canada, the Governor-General is appointed by the central authority (British Crown), and Provincial Governors (called Lieutenant Governors) are also appointed by the central government, reflecting a quasi-federal structure.
  • This idea was adapted in India, where the Governor of a state is appointed by the President (i.e., the Central Government) under Article 155 of the Constitution.

Information Booster:

Sources of the Indian Constitution:

Source

Features Borrowed

Government of India Act, 1935

- Federal Scheme: Division of powers into Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.
- Governor: Appointed by President, not by the British Crown.
- Judiciary: Federal Court replaced by Supreme Court.
- Public Service Commission: Federal and Provincial Public Service Commissions.
- Emergency Provisions: Power to declare emergencies.

British Constitution

- Parliamentary Government: Executive accountable to Legislature.
- Rule of Law: Everyone, including the government, is bound by law.
- Legislative Procedure: Bicameral system, similar to UK Parliament.
- Single Citizenship: No dual citizenship like the US.
- Cabinet System: Indian Cabinet system based on the UK system.
- Parliamentary Privileges: Immunities granted to MPs, similar to UK.

United States Constitution

- Preamble: Inspired the idea of a preamble.
- Fundamental Rights: Freedom of speech, religion, and equal rights.
- Independence of Judiciary: Judicial review adopted.
- Impeachment: Procedure for President's impeachment.
- Removal of Judges: Process similar to the US Constitution.
- Vice President: The office of Vice President borrowed from the US.

Irish Constitution

- Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs): Borrowed from Irish Constitution, based on the Spanish Constitution.
- Method of Election of the President: Similar method adopted.

Canadian Constitution

- Quasi-Federal System: Unitally biased federal structure with residual powers vested in the Centre.
- Appointment of Governors: Inspired by Canada.

Australian Constitution

- Concurrent List: Shared responsibility between Centre and States.
- Freedom of Trade, Commerce, and Intercourse: Adopted from Australia.
- Joint Sitting of Parliament: Modeled after the Australian system.

Weimar Constitution of Germany

- Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency: Adopted from the Weimar Constitution.

South African Constitution

- Procedure for Constitutional Amendment: Based on the South African Constitution.
- Election of Rajya Sabha Members: Modeled after South African procedures.

French Constitution

- Ideals of Liberty, Equality, Fraternity: Adopted from the French Constitution.
- Republican Nature: Inspired by the French ideals.

Japanese Constitution

- Procedure Established by Law: Adopted from the Japanese Constitution.

Soviet Union (Russian) Constitution

- Ideals of Justice: Social, economic, and political justice enshrined in the Preamble and Fundamental Duties (Article 51-A) adopted from Soviet Union.

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