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. |
British Constitution | - Parliamentary Government: Executive accountable to Legislature. |
United States Constitution | - Preamble: Inspired the idea of a preamble. |
Irish Constitution | - Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs): Borrowed from Irish Constitution, based on the Spanish Constitution. |
Canadian Constitution | - Quasi-Federal System: Unitally biased federal structure with residual powers vested in the Centre. |
Australian Constitution | - Concurrent List: Shared responsibility between Centre and States. |
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. |
French Constitution | - Ideals of Liberty, Equality, Fraternity: Adopted from the French Constitution. |
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. |