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    “The Idea of Residual Powers” provision in India is adopted from which Country’s constitution?
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    “The Idea of Residual Powers” provision in India is adopted from which Country’s constitution?

    A.

    British Constitution

    B.

    United States Constitution

    C.

    French Constitution

    D.

    Canadian Constitution

    Correct option is D


    The Indian Constitution incorporates several features from the constitutions of various countries.
    The concept of Residual Powers in India is specifically adopted from the Canadian Constitution. Other features borrowed from Canada's constitutional framework include:
    · Centrifugal federalism (a strong center with weaker states),
    · The provision where the Centre appoints the Governor, and
    · The Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
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    Features adopted from the British Constitution:
    · Parliamentary form of government,
    · The Rule of Law,
    · Legislative procedures,
    · Single citizenship,
    · The Cabinet system,
    · Provisions for Writs, and
    · Bicameralism.
    Features borrowed from the United States Constitution:
    · The process for the Impeachment of the President,
    · The roles and functions of the President and Vice-President,
    · The procedure for the removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges,
    · The principle of Judicial Review,
    · The Independence of the Judiciary, and
    · The incorporation of Fundamental Rights.
    Features derived from the French Constitution:
    · The Concept of a Republic, and
    · The ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.

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