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SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 78

SSC CHSL - 19 Nov 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q78

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Which of the following features of the Indian Constitution is borrowed from Australia?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1: Concept of the Concurrent List.
Explanation:

  • During the drafting of the Indian Constitution, the best features from the constitutions of various countries were adopted. The following key features were borrowed from the Constitution of Australia:
  • Concurrent List: A list included in the Seventh Schedule, on which both the Centre and the States can enact laws.
  • Freedom of Trade and Commerce: Freedom of trade as enshrined under Articles 301–307 of the Constitution.
  • Joint Sitting of Both Houses of Parliament: Under Article 108, the President convenes a joint sitting when there is a deadlock regarding an ordinary bill.
  • Language of the Preamble: The specific terminology and style of the Preamble to the Indian Constitution were also influenced by Australia.

Analysis of Other Options (Quick Revision):

  • Amendment of the Constitution (Option 2): This feature was borrowed from the Constitution of South Africa (Article 368).
  • Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (Option 3): This was borrowed from the Constitution of Canada (Article 143).
  • Removal of Judges (Option 4): The procedure for removing Supreme Court and High Court judges from office, as well as 'Judicial Review,' were borrowed from the United States of America (USA).

Important Questions for Upcoming Examinations:
Question: From where was the provision for 'Single Citizenship' in the Indian Constitution borrowed?
Answer: From Britain (UK).
Question: The 'Directive Principles of State Policy' (DPSP) were inspired by the constitution of which country?
Answer: From Ireland.
Question: From where was the concept of the 'Suspension of Fundamental Rights' during an Emergency borrowed?
Answer: From Germany (the Weimar Constitution).

Brief Overview of Some Other Major Sources of the Constitution:

  • USA: Fundamental Rights, Independence of the Judiciary, Impeachment of the President.
  • Canada: Federal System with a Strong Centre, Residual Powers. Russia (erstwhile USSR): Fundamental Duties; the ideals of social, economic, and political justice in the Preamble.
  • France: The ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity in the Preamble; the Republican system.