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The Constitution of India borrowed the scheme of Indian federation from the Constitution of_______________.
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The Constitution of India borrowed the scheme of Indian federation from the Constitution of_______________.

A.

U.S.A

B.

Canada

C.

Ireland

D.

U.K.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is option (B) Canada
The Constitution of India borrowed the scheme of federal governance with a strong central government from the Canadian Constitution .This is reflected in features like:
Division of Powers: Powers are distributed between the Union and State governments.
Residuary Powers: In India, as in Canada, the residuary powers (those not specifically assigned to either level) rest with the central government.
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  • U.S.A: India adopted the concept of judicial review and the separation of powers from the U.S. Constitution, but not the federal scheme.
  • Ireland: India borrowed the concept of Directive Principles of State Policy from Ireland.
  • U.K.: India adopted features like parliamentary system of government, rule of law, and the concept of a nominal head of state from the U.K.

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