Sources of Constitution (Indian Polity and Governance)

Total Questions: 28

11. The concept of ''Concurrent List'' in the Constitution of India was borrowed from the Constitution of [U.PP.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Australia
Solution:The concurrent list is borrowed from the constitution of Australia. In this list, those items are included on which both Union and State have right to make law. It is in the seventh schedule of the Constitution, which originally included 47 items. (now increased to 52 items as Item No: 11A, 17A, 17 B, 20 A, 33A were added through amendments).
7th Schedule of Indian Constitution - Concurrent List
It has 52 subjects enumerated under it
42nd amendment Act 1976 shifted below mentioned five subjects from State list to Concurrent List:

  • Education
  • Forests
  • Protection of wild animals and birds
  • Weights and measures and
  • Administration of justice, constitution and organisation of all courts except the Supreme Court and the High Courts
The concept of 'Concurrent List' in the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the Constitution of Australia
Central Government and State Government both can make laws on the subjects mentioned under the Concurrent List
While both Central and State Government can legislate on subjects mentioned under Concurrent List, however, in case of any conflict, the law made by the Central Government prevails
The matters on which uniformity of legislation throughout the country is desirable but not essential are enumerated in the concurrent list
There are 03 subjects in the Concurrent List on which both Central and state governments have the power to levy taxes

12. The Concept Of 'The Directive Principles of State Policy' in the Indian Constitution has been adopted from the Constitution of- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre)1998]

Correct Answer: (b) Ireland
Solution:The inclusion of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is inspired by the Directive Principles given in the Constitution of Ireland. These provisions are mentioned in Part IV (Article 36 to Article 51) of the Constitution.

The Directive Principles of State Policy are not enforceable in a Court of law, but it lays down the principles which are considered fundamental in the governance of the country, making it the duty of the State to apply these principles in making law to establish a just society in the country.

13. The concept of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the Constitution of: [69th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (c) Ireland
Solution:Part IV of the Indian Constitution discusses the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) under Articles 36-51. They are taken from the Irish Constitution. The State possesses a responsibility to apply the Directive Principles of State Policy outlined in the Constitution when en Acting legislation, even though they are not subject to legal challenges.

Within the boundaries of its economic capacity and development, the State shall direct its policy in a way that secures the rights of all men and women to a sufficient means of subsistence, equitable wages for equal work, and effective provisions for ensuring the right to employment, education, and public assistance in the event of unemployment, old age, illness, or disablement, or in other cases of justifiable needs.

14. The Directive Principles of State Policy are explained in Part IV of the Indian Constitution. This system has been taken from the Constitution of which country? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (d) Ireland
Solution:Part IV of the Indian Constitution discusses the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) under Articles 36-51. They are taken from the Irish Constitution. The State possesses a responsibility to apply the Directive Principles of State Policy outlined in the Constitution when en Acting legislation, even though they are not subject to legal challenges.

Within the boundaries of its economic capacity and development, the State shall direct its policy in a way that secures the rights of all men and women to a sufficient means of subsistence, equitable wages for equal work, and effective provisions for ensuring the right to employment, education, and public assistance in the event of unemployment, old age, illness, or disablement, or in other cases of justifiable needs.

15. Indian Constitution has taken a certain feature of the Constitution of other countries, which country has contributed to the framing of the 'Directive Principles of State Policy'? [UP Lower Sub (Spl.) (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (b) Ireland
Solution:Part IV of the Indian Constitution discusses the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) under Articles 36-51. They are taken from the Irish Constitution. The State possesses a responsibility to apply the Directive Principles of State Policy outlined in the Constitution when en Acting legislation, even though they are not subject to legal challenges.

Within the boundaries of its economic capacity and development, the State shall direct its policy in a way that secures the rights of all men and women to a sufficient means of subsistence, equitable wages for equal work, and effective provisions for ensuring the right to employment, education, and public assistance in the event of unemployment, old age, illness, or disablement, or in other cases of justifiable needs.

16. Is giving representation to talent, experience, and service in the composition of the Council of States, the Constitution makers of India were influenced by the example of- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]

Correct Answer: (a) Irish Republic
Solution:The concept of formation of the Rajya Sabha by representation (Throught Nomination) to talent, qualification, experience and service is influenced by the Irish Republic.
List-IList-II
What is the principle of the election in Rajya Sabha?Proportional Representation with the means of Single Transferable Vote
How many Department Related Standing Committees (DRSC) are there in Rajya Sabha?There are 8 Standing Committees in Rajya Sabha. (To read more on Parliamentary Committees, check the linked article)
What is the role of Rajya Sabha in the passage of Money Bill?Rajya Sabha cannot introduce, reject or amend the Money Bill but has to return the bill with or without amendments
Who is the leader of Rajya Sabha?Like Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha also has a leader who is a minister and a member of the house and is nominated by the prime minister to function as such
What is the qualification of Rajya Sabha members?Must be an Indian Citizen Must be not less than 30 years of age Must be registered as an elector for a parliamentary constituency

17. Match List- and List 2 and give correct answer by using the code given below- [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 1993]

List-1List-2
(Feature of Constitution of India)(Borrowed From Which Country)
A. Fundamental Right1. United Kingdom
B. Parliamentary System2. United State
C. Emergency Provision3. Ireland
D. Directive  Principle of State Policy4. Germany
5. Canada

 

Code :
ABCD
(a)2451
(b)5134
(c)2143
(d)1243

 

Correct Answer: (C)
Solution:The matched pairs are as follows:
Fundamental Rights - United States
Parliamentary System - Great Britain (U.K.).
Emergency Provisions - Germany (Weimar Constitution)
Directive Principles of States Policy Ireland

18. Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (c) Residual Power of Centre - Australia
Solution:In the Indian Constitution, the Federal System with a strong centre, vesting of Residual powers to the centre, the Governor's appointment by the centre, advisory jurisdiction of the supreme Court, etc, has been adopted from the Constitution of Canada. All other pairs are correctly matched.
  • Article 248 of the Constitution grants the Parliament the power to legislate on any matter not included in the State or Concurrent Lists.
  • This means the Parliament has the sole right to make laws on subjects that are not specifically assigned to either the states or the center through the three lists.
  • The residuary power also includes the power to levy taxes not mentioned in the Union, State, or Concurrent Lists.
  • If a new subject or technology emerges that is not covered by any existing list, the Parliament, through its residuary powers, can legislate on it.

19. Match List-I with List-II and identify correct answer from the code given below: [R.A.S.\R.T.S. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2013]

List-1List-2
(Constitutional Provision)(Source)
A. Fundamental Righti. British Constitution
B. Directive  Principles of State Policyii. Canadian Constitution
C. Cabinet Governmentiii. Irish Constitution
D. Union-State Relationsiv. U.S. Bill Of Rights

 

Code :
ABCD
(a)iviiiiii
(b)iviiiiii
(c)iviiiiii
(d)iviiiiii
Correct Answer: (D)
Solution:The matched pairs are as follows:
Fundamental Rights - U.S. Bill of Rights
Directive Principles of State Policy - Irish Constitution
Cabinet Government - British Constitution
Union-State Relation - Canadian Constitution.

20. Match List-1 with List-2 by using code below- [U.P.P.C.S. (GIC) 2010]

List-1List-2
(Constitutional Provisions)(Sources)
A. Rule of Law1. Australia
B. Procedure establish by Law2. England
C. Reserving of bill by3. Japan
Governor for President's Consideration
D. Concurrent List4. Canada

 

Code :
ABCD
(a)1234
(b)2143
(c)3214
(d)2341

 

Correct Answer: (D)
Solution:The matched pare of list-1 and list-2 are as follow :

Rule of Law - England
Procedure established by Law - Japan
Reserving of a bill by Governor - Canada for President's consideration
Concurrent list - Australia