OPSC OAS 2020 PrelimsPolityQuestion 6
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2020 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
The Concurrent List in the Constitution of India was adopted from :
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (B) Australia
The Concurrent List was adopted from Australia’s federal system, where both central and state governments can legislate on the same subjects.
Constitutional Borrowings
| Source Country | Features Borrowed |
|---|---|
| Britain | Parliamentary system of government, Bicameralism, Rule of Law, Legislative procedure, Single citizenship, Cabinet system, Writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Prohibition, Quo Warranto), Speaker in Lok Sabha and his role, Office of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), Law-making procedure, Doctrine of Pleasure |
| USA | Fundamental Rights, Independence of Judiciary, Judicial Review, Impeachment of President, Removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges, Vice President as ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Preamble, Functions of President and Vice President, Equal Protection of Law |
| Ireland | Directive Principles of State Policy, Nomination of members to Rajya Sabha, Method of election of President |
| Canada | Federation with strong Centre, Vesting of residuary powers in Centre, Appointment of Governors by Centre, Advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court, Concept of Union of States (name "Union" instead of "Federation") |
| Australia | Concurrent List, Freedom of trade and commerce within the country, Joint sitting of Parliament |
| South Africa | Procedure for amendment of Constitution, Election of members of Rajya Sabha (proportional representation with single transferable vote) |
| Germany (Weimar Constitution) | Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency |
| USSR (erstwhile) | Fundamental Duties, Ideals of justice (social, economic, political) in Preamble, Five Year Plans |
| Japan | Procedure Established by Law (Article 21) |
| France | Republic, Ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity in Preamble |
| Government of India Act, 1935 | Federal scheme, Office of Governor, Judiciary, Public Service Commission, Emergency provisions, Administrative details, Distribution of powers through three lists, Federal judiciary, Office of Advocate General |
