OPSC OAS 2022 PrelimsPolityQuestion 1
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2022 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Consider the following pairs in respect of ‘Sources of Indian Constitution’ and pick up the right matchings.
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
| 1. Office of Governor | England |
| 2. Public Service Commission | Govt. of India Act – 1935 |
| 3. Freedom of Trade & Commerce | USA |
| 4. The Language of Preamble of Constitution | Australia |
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (C) 2 and 4
- The office of the Governor in India was introduced by the Government of India Act 1935.
- The Public Service Commission in India is based on the provisions of the Government of India Act, 1935 which established the Federal and Provincial Public Service Commissions for the first time in India.
- Freedom of Trade and Commerce is not borrowed from the USA. It is borrowed from the Australian Constitution, which has similar provisions guaranteeing free trade and commerce among the states. This is a commonly tested fact in Indian polity.
- The language and style of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution is borrowed from Australia. The style of the Australian Constitution’s preamble influenced the drafting of India’s Preamble, while the ideas themselves were drawn from the Objective Resolution.
