The provision of appointment of state governors by the national government has been taken from the constitution of which country?

Key Points

• The provision of appointment by the states of the states governors has been taken from the Canadian Constitution.
• In Canada, the Governor General is appointed by the federal government, which is a model adopted by India for appointing state governors.
• This system ensures that the central government has a say in the appointment of governors, which helps maintain a balance of power between the central and state governments.

Additional Information

• The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949 and came into effect on 26th January 1950.
• It lays down the framework defining fundamental political principles, establishes the structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions, and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens.
• The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any country in the world.
• It declares India a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic, assuring its citizens justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavors to promote fraternity.
• The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution contains three lists which delineate the subjects under the Union, State, and Concurrent lists.
• Amendments to the Constitution can be made through a process outlined in Article 368.
• The Union List has been amended several times to meet the evolving needs of the nation.