The Law-making procedure in Indian Constitution is taken from:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is British Constitution.
Explanation:
☛ The Law-making procedure (legislative procedure) in the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the British Constitution (United Kingdom).
☛ Under this system, a bill undergoes three readings in both Houses of Parliament before being sent for presidential assent to become an Act.
☛ Along with the law-making procedure, the Indian Constitution also borrowed the Parliamentary form of government, Rule of Law, Single Citizenship, Cabinet system, Prerogative Writs, and Bicameralism from the British Constitution.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Canadian Constitution: Features like a Federation with a strong Centre, vesting of residuary powers in the Centre, appointment of state governors by the Centre, and advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court were borrowed.
☛ French Constitution: The concept of Republic and the ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity in the Preamble were adopted from France.
☛ Irish Constitution: Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), nomination of 12 members to the Rajya Sabha, and the method of election of the President were borrowed.
☛ Important Distinction: While the Law-making procedure is taken from Britain, the concept of 'Procedure Established by Law' is borrowed from the Japanese Constitution.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ From which country's constitution is the concept of 'Procedure established by Law' borrowed? → Japanese Constitution
☛ From which constitution were 'Fundamental Rights' borrowed? → United States Constitution (USA)
☛ From which country was the concept of the 'Concurrent List' adopted? → Australian Constitution
☛ From which constitution was the procedure for 'Amendment of the Constitution' borrowed? → South African Constitution
☛ From which constitution were the 'Fundamental Duties' borrowed? → Constitution of the former USSR (Russia)