Sources of Indian Constitution


 
 
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Sources of Indian Constitution

  • Constitution makers compile the subject matter for constitution formulation from many places. The constitution is not the written document formed by the Constituent Assembly. The ideologies, beliefs and philosophy of the Constitution get inspiration from somewhere.
  • At the time of framing the Constitution, the Constituent Assembly had studied the constitutions of about 60 countries and accepted their good things, which were compatible with Indian conditions. That is why the Constitution of India is called Bag of Borrowings The major sources of the constitution are
  • Main Source and Main Provision

    1. Government of India Act 1935

  • Federal System
  • Governor's office
  • Executive powers vested in the President (Article 53)
  • Appointment and powers of Attorney General
  • President's Provisions relating to acceptance of Bill i.e. Veto Power
  • President's Emergency Provisions Power of Supreme Court to advise President
  • Establishment and powers of Union Public Service Commission
  • Three lists included in the Seventh Schedule
  • Judiciary
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    Question : 1

    The Indian constitution draws some specifications from the constitutions of other countries. Which country contributes to the creation of the 'The Principles of freedom, equality and fraternity in the Preamble of the Constitution' ? 

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    The power of the President to issue ordinances is inspired from ____________________

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following things are included in the Constitution of India from Constitution of Britain ?

    Right Option : D
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