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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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