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Which of the following provisions are adopted from the British Constitution?1. Ideal of justice2. Rule of Law3. Bicameralism4. Public Service Commission5. Federation with a strong centre1. 1, 3 and 4 only2. 2 and 3 only3. 2, 3 and 5 only4. 1, 2 and 3 only

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 2 and 3 only

The correct answer is 2 and 3 only.

  • Many provisions of the Indian Constitution is borrowed from other constitution but the Indian Constitution is Indian in character.
  • We just borrowed these provisions and moulded them as per the Indian requirement.


List of provisions that are borrowed from other constitutions are-

CountryBorrowed Provisions
Government of India Act 1935The federal scheme, Office of Governor, Judiciary, Public Service Commission, Emergency, Administrative details
British ConstitutionParliamentary Government, Rule of Law, legislative Procedure, Single citizenship, Cabinet system, Writs, Bicameralism.
US ConstitutionFundamental rights, Independence of Judiciary, Judicial Review, Impeachment of the President, Removal of the Supreme court and High Court judges, Post of Vice-President.
Irish ConstitutionDPSP, the nomination of members to Rajya Sabha, Method of the election of President.
Canadian ConstitutionFederation with a strong centre, vesting of Residuary powers in the Center, Appointment of the state governors by the Center, Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme court.
Australian ConstitutionConcurrent list, Freedom of trade, commerce, and intercourse, Joint sitting of the two houses of parliament.
Soviet ConstitutionFundamental Duties, Ideal of Justice.
French ConstitutionRepublic, ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.
South African ConstitutionProcedure for the amendment of the Constitution and election of members of the Rajya Sabha.
Weimar ConstitutionSuspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency.
Japanese ConstitutionThe procedure established by law.


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