In the Indian constitution the section on Citizenship draws inspiration from which country’s constitution?

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SSC GD Previous Paper 4 (Held On: 12 Feb 2019 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 4 i.e UK.

In the Indian constitution, the section on Citizenship draws inspiration from the UK.
The United Kingdom is the common name of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
India borrowed many features from different countries while preparing the country's constitution.
- The constitution of India was adopted by the constituent assembly on 26^th November 1949.
- The constitution of India came into force on 26^th January 1950.
- The constituent assembly took 2 years 11 months and 18 days to frame the constitution of India.
Major features borrowed from the UK are:
1. Writs.
2. Single Citizenship.
3. Office of Comptroller and Auditor General.
4. Rule of Law.
5. Parliamentary form of Government.
Major features borrowed from the USA are:
1. Preamble.
2. Judicial Review.
3. Fundamental Rights.
4. Impeachment.
5. Functions of Vice President.
Major features borrowed from Australia are:
1. Joint sitting.
2. Trade and Commerce.
3. Concurrent list.
Major features borrowed from France are.
1. Republic.
2. Ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.