Description : The concept of Concurrent List in Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of – (1) Japan (2) Canada (3) Australia (4) U.S.A.
Last Answer : (3) Australia Explanation: The Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of concurrent list from Australia. From the Australian constitution, India also borrowed the features of Freedom of Trade, Commerce And Inter State Trade, and Joint Sitting In The Parliament.
Description : The concurrent list in the Indian Constitution is adopted from the Constitution of – (1) U.S.A. (2) Canada (3) Germany (4) Australia
Last Answer : (4) Australia Explanation: The Constitution of India bonowed the following features from Australia: concurrent list; language of the preamble; and provisions regarding trade, commerce and intercourse.
Description : The idea of preamble has been borrowed in Indian Constitution from the Constitution of (1) Italy (2) Canada (3) France (4) U. S. A.
Last Answer : (4) U. S. A. Explanation: The idea of preamble to the Indian constitution is borrowed from constitution of United States of America.
Description : From the Constitution of which country the provision of Federation was borrowed while framing the Constitution of India? (1) USA (2) UK (3) Canada (4) Switzerland
Last Answer : (3) Canada Explanation: Though the basic features of Indian Constitution are based on the Government of India Act, 1935, it has many features which were borrowed from many foreign constitutions. It ... of government (a federal system with a strong central government) and the idea of Residual Powers.
Description : The phrase equality before law used in Article 14 of Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the Constitution of - (1) Britain (2) USA (3) France (4) Canada
Last Answer : (1) Britain Explanation: The phrase equality before law of Indian Constitution has been borrowed from Britain. The term Republic and the idea of liberty, equality and fraternity in the preamble was borrowed from constitution of France.
Description : The assumption of concurrent list of Indian constitution has been borrowed from-
Last Answer : Australia
Description : From which of the following country Indian Constitution borrowed the feature ‘The written Constitution'? (1) USSR (2) UK (3) U.S. (4) Japan
Last Answer : (3) U.S. Explanation: The framers of Indian Constitution adopted the feature of 'written constitution' from USA. The Indian Constitution is the lengthiest written constitution in the world. The ... head of state known as President; provision of fundamental rights; independence of the judiciary; etc.
Description : The idea of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' was borrowed by the framers of the Indian Constitution from the Constitution of – (1) South Africa (2) the Republic of Germany (3) the Republic of Ireland (4) Canada
Last Answer : (3) the Republic of Ireland Explanation: The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Irish Constitution. Article 45 of the Irish Constitution outlines a number of broad ... "shall not be cognizable by any Court under any of the provisions of this Constitution."
Description : The phrase "equality before law" used in Article-14 of Indian Con-stitution has been borrowed from (1) U.S.A. (2) Germany (3) Britain (4) Greece
Last Answer : (3) Britain Explanation: The concept of "equality before the law" has been borrowed from the British Common Law upon which English Legal System was founded. However, "equal protection of laws" has its link with the American Constitution.
Description : "Residuary powers" under the Indian Constitution means - (1) the powers relating to International Affairs. (2) the powers relating to Internal Emergency. (3) the powers, which can be exercised ... powers, which have not been specifically enumerated in the Union List, State List and Concurrent List.
Last Answer : (4) the powers, which have not been specifically enumerated in the Union List, State List and Concurrent List.
Description : The directive principles incorporated in the Indian Constitution have been inspired by the constitution of - (1) Australia (2) Ireland (3) USA (4) Canada
Last Answer : (2) Ireland Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines or principles given to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. ... Principles of State Policy are contained in Part IV, Articles 36-51 of the Indian constitution.
Description : India has borrowed the concept of Fundamental Rights from the Constitution of- (1) UK (2) USA (3) Russia (4) Ireland
Last Answer : (2) USA Explanation: The concept of fundamental rights is borrowed from USA. Directive Principles of state policy, method of election of the President, nomination of members in the Rajya Sabha by the President are taken from Irish Constitution.
Description : The concept of Constitution first originated in – (1) Switzerland (2) Britain (3) U.S.A. (4) Japan
Last Answer : (2) Britain Explanation: England is treated as the place where the constitutional concept germinated, though the ancient Greek and Roman Republics, too, had such a facility. In England, Henry Fs proclamation of ... , outlaw, exile or kill anyone at a whim there must be due process of law first.
Description : Article 249 of the Indian Constitution is associated with the functions of - (1) The concurrent list (2) The state list (3) The president (4) The union list
Last Answer : (2) The state list Explanation: Article 249 of the Indian Constitution is associated with the functions of the state list. If the Council of States has declared by resolution supported by not less ... in the resolution. Concurrent list of 52 items is mentioned in 7th schedule in article 246.
Description : The idea of the Directive Principles of state policy in the Indian Constitution has been taken from the Constitution of - (1) Ireland (2) Canada (3) South Africa (4) Australia
Last Answer : (1) Ireland Explanation: DPSP in Indian constitution has been taken from Ireland.
Description : The civil affairs like marriage, divorce, inheritance etc. which has been authorised by the Constitution to make legal laws? (1) Centre, by the Union List of the Constitution (2) ... by the Concurrent List of the Constitution (4) Religious authorities which have relation to individual affairs
Last Answer : (3) Centre and States, by the Concurrent List of the Constitution Explanation: Part XI of the Indian constitution defines the power distribution between the federal government (the Centre) and ... , trade unions, labour welfare, electricity, newspapers, books and printing press, stamp duties.
Description : Indian federal structure is inspired by which model of the countries given below? (1) USA (2) Canada (3) Switzerland (4) Russia
Last Answer : (2) Canada Explanation: Federal structure of government in Indian constitution is taken from 'Canadian constitution'. Charter of fundamental rights, power of judicial review and independence of Judiciary, ... are taken from USA. Fundamental duties and five year planning are taken from Russia.
Description : The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India contains - (1) provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas (2) the Union List, the State List and the Concurrent List ( ... recognized languages (4) provisions about the disqualification of Members of Legislatures on grounds of defection
Last Answer : (2) the Union List, the State List and the Concurrent List Explanation: The Seventh Schedule is given under Article 246 and includes The union (central government) state, and concurrent lists of responsibilities.
Description : The Fourth Schedule to the Constitution of India deals with : (1) provisions related to the administration of tribal areas. (2) allocation of seats in the Council of States. (3) the Union List, The State List and the Concurrent List. (4) recognized languages of the Union of India.
Last Answer : (2) allocation of seats in the Council of States Explanation: The Fourth Schedule [Articles 4(1) and 80(2)] of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of Parliament) per State or Union Territory.
Description : With reference to the Constitution of India, which on the following pairs is not matched? (1) Forests : Concurrent List (2) Stock Exchanges : Concurrent list (3) Post office saving Bank : Union List (4) Public Health : State list
Last Answer : (2) Stock Exchanges : Concurrent list Explanation: Stock exchange and future markets are listed in the Union list, but not in the concurrent list.
Description : The entry "Public health and Sanitation" is included in the Constitution of India in - (1) Union List (2) State List (3) Concurrent List (4) None of these
Last Answer : (2) State List Explanation: The entry "public health and sanitation" is included in the state list of the constitution of India. The legislative section is divided into three lists - Union list, State list and Concurrent list.
Description : In our Constitution, Economic Planning is included in – (1) Union list (2) State list (3) Concurrent list (4) Not specified list
Last Answer : (3) Concurrent list Explanation: Part XI of the Indian constitution defines the power distribution between the federal government (the Centre) and the States in India. Concurrent list consists of ... , trade unions, labour welfare, electricity, newspapers, books and printing press, stamp duties.
Description : Public Order as an item in the Constitution figures in - (1) the Union List (2) the State List (3) the Concurrent List (4) the Residuary Powers
Last Answer : (2) the State List Explanation: Public order as an item in the constitution figures in the state list under seventh schedule of the constitution.
Description : The concept of "Rule of Law" is a special feature of constitutional system of – (1) Britain (2) U.S.A. (3) France (4) Switzerland
Last Answer : (1) Britain Explanation: The Rule of Law is an aspect of the British Constitution that has been emphasised by A V Dicey and it, therefore, can be considered an important part of British Politics. It ... a breach of law; and everyone, regardless of your position in society, is subject to the law.
Description : India has adopted a federation of _______ type. (1) USA (2) Canadian (3) Australian (4) Switzerland
Last Answer : (2) Canadian Explanation: India has adopted a federation of Canadian type.
Description : The Indian constitution borrowed the idea of Directive principles of state policy from the a) Irish Constitution b) British Constitution c) US Constitution d) None of the above
Last Answer : a) Irish Constitution
Description : Which one of the following countries is the example of 'Holding together federation'? (a) Australia (b) India (c) U.S.A. (d) Switzerland
Last Answer : Which one of the following countries is the example of 'Holding together federation'? (a) Australia (b) India (c) U.S.A. (d) Switzerland
Description : World's longest land border is between which two countries? (1) Australia and New Zealand (2) India and China (3) Switzerland and Italy (4) Canada and USA
Last Answer : (4) Canada and USA Explanation: Canada, the world's second largest country, and the United States (fourth largest)share the longest international border between two countries in the world.
Description : The "Residuary Powers" (not mentioned in the Union, State or Concurrent lists of the Constitution) are vested in – (1) President of India (2) Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha (3) State Legislature (4) Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (2) Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha Explanation: Three subject lists, the Union list, the State list, and the Concurrent list, define the legislative powers of each level of government. All residuary ... and Australia the residuary powers are given to the States. In Canada they vest in the Union.
Description : The Fundamental Rights in our Constitution are inspired by the Constitution of– (1) United States of America (2) United Kingdom (3) Switzerland (4) Canada
Last Answer : (1) United States of America Explanation: The development of constitutionally guaranteed fundamental human rights in India was inspired by historical examples such as England's Bill of Rights (1689), the United ... of Man (created during the revolution of 1789, and ratified on 26 August, 1789).
Description : The method of amending the Constitution by popular veto is found In – (1) Britain (2) Switzerland (3) Russia (4) India
Last Answer : (2) Switzerland Explanation: Switzerland has made provisions for referendums or popular votes on laws and constitutional decrees or issues on which citizens are asked to approve or reject by a yes ... to amend a constitutional article, or even to introduce a new article into the constitution.
Description : From which Constitution of the World, the Indian Constitution has adopted the concept of "Directive Principles of State Policy"? (1) Ireland (2) U.S.A. (3) Canada (4) Australiads, tanks and wells
Last Answer : (1) Ireland Exzplanation : The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Irish Constitution. The makers of the Constitution of India were influenced by the Irish ... of the Indian constitution have been greatly influenced by the Directive Principles of State Policy.
Description : In Indian Constitution, fundamental rights were taken from the Constitution of – (1) USA (2) UK (3) USSR (4) None of these
Last Answer : (1) USA Explanation: The following features of the Indian Constitution were borrowed from the Constitution of the USA: Fundamental Rights, Independence ofJudiciary, Judicial Review, Impeachment of the President, Removal of Supreme Court and High Court Judges and the Post of Vice President.
Description : Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution were taken from the Constitution of – (1) Britain (2) Ireland (3) USA (4) Canada
Last Answer : (2) Ireland Explanation: The Constitution lays down certain Directive Principles of State Policy which though not justiceabie, are 'fundamental in governance of the country'. The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
Description : Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution were taken from the Constitution of (1) Canada (2) Britain (3) Ireland (4) USA
Last Answer : (3) Ireland Explanation: The makers of the Constitution of India were influenced by the Irish nationalist movement. Hence, the Directive Principles of the Indian constitution have been greatly influenced by the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Irish Constitution.
Description : What are the 'residuary powers'? (1) Powers which are enumerated in the State List (2) Powers which are included in the Union List (3) Powers which are enumerated in the Concurrent List (4) Powers which are not mentioned in any of the lists
Last Answer : - (4) Powers which are not mentioned in any of the lists Explanation:Article 248 of the Constitution deals with residuary powers. Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any ... shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those Lists.
Description : On the subjects mentioned in the concurrent list, laws may be enacted by the – (1) States and the Union (2) Union alone (3) States alone (4) States and the Union territories
Last Answer : (1) States and the Union Explanation: The Concurrent List contains subjects defined and enlisted under the List - HI of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, which form the joint ... and the Union territories of India as well as the Central Government of India under these subjects.
Description : Which one among the following pairs of level of government and legislative power is not correctly matched? (1) Central Government : Union List (2) Local Governments : Residuary powers (3) State Governments : State List (4) Central and State Government : Concurrent List
Last Answer : (2) Local Governments : Residuary powers Explanation: The State list contains 66 subjects of local or state importance. The state governments have the authority to make laws on these ... Power retained by a governmental authority after certain powers have been delegated to other authorities.
Description : Education is included in which of the following lists? (1) Central list (2) State list (3) Concurrent list (4) Local list
Last Answer : (3) Concurrent list Explanation: Concurrent list consists of 52 items (previously 47 items). Marriage and divorce, transfer of property other than agricultural land, education, contracts, bankruptcy and insolvency, etc, come under this list.
Description : Which item out of the following is contained in the concurrent list? (1) Trade Unions (2) Agriculture (3) Tolls (4) Markets and Fairs
Last Answer : (1) Trade Unions Explanation: The Concurrent List of Indian Constitution comprises subjects defined and enlisted under the List - III of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, which form the joint ... to make water a part of the concurrent list, moving it away from being a state subject.
Description : The Panchayati Raj is included in the - (1) Union list (2) State list (3) Concurrent list (4) Residuary list
Last Answer : (2) State list Explanation: Panchayati Raj is included in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Article 248 Residuary powers of legislation 7th schedule Concurrent list or list - III 7th schedule - Union list or list 1.
Description : Which one of the following is a subject of the concurrent list? (1) Police (2) Criminal matters (3) Radio and Television (4) Foreign Affairs.
Last Answer : (2) Criminal matters Explanation: Criminal matters is a subject of the concurrent list.
Description : The Parliament enjoys the exclusive right to legislate on the subjects contained in (1) the Union List (2) the Concurrent List (3) the State List (4) Both (1) and (2)
Last Answer : (1) the Union List Explanation: Three subject lists, the Union list, the State list, and the Concurrent list, define the legislative powers of each level of government. The parliament of India enjoys the exclusive right to legislate on the subjects contained in the Union List.
Description : Which of the following subjects lies in the concurrent list? (1) Agriculture (2) Education (3) Police (4) Defence
Last Answer : (2) Education Explanation: Education lies in the concurrent list. Education, includes technical education, medical education and universities, subject to the provisions of Entries 63, 64, 65 and 66 of List I.
Description : Education as a subject of legislation figures in the - (1) Union List (2) State List (3) Concurrent List (4) Residuary Powers
Last Answer : (3) Concurrent List Explanation: Education is a subject which touches every person, every family and every institution in this country. Because it is such a sensitive subject, any reform of the ... handled with great sensitivity and care. Education came into the Concurrent List way back in 1976.
Description : The System of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in – (1) The Union List (2) The State List (3) The Concurrent List (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (2) The State List Explanation: The system of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in the state list. Panchayat Raj is the system of local selfgovernment for villages.
Description : Although Union List, State List and Concurrent List cover the entire legislative business, yet there may be an item not mentioned anywhere. Who will legislate on that item? (1) Parliament only (2) State Legislature only (3) Both (1) and (2) (4) Neither (1) nor (2)
Last Answer : (1) Parliament only Explanation: The constitution vests the residuary power, i.e., the power to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any one of the three lists in the union ... , and courts generally have interpreted the sphere of the powers to be enumerated in a liberal way.
Description : The item 'Education' belongs Lo the – (1) Union List (2) State List (3) Concurrent List (4) Residuary Subjects
Last Answer : (3) Concurrent List Explanation: The subjects defined and enlisted under the List-III of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, form the joint domain of both the State Governments ... conflict. In India, article 254 of the Constitution primarily seeks to incorporate such a mechanism.
Description : In which of the following list docs the subject 'planning' figure? (1) State List (2) Concurrent List (3) Residuary List (4) Union List
Last Answer : (2) Concurrent List Explanation: 'Planning' has been included in Concurrent List.
Description : In the Indian Constitution Criminal Procedure is included in the (a) Concurrent list (b) Union list (c) State list (d) Either a. or b.
Last Answer : (a) Concurrent list