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From which country was the idea of ‘Concurrent List’ in the Indian Constitution borrowed?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Japan
  2. United States
  3. Australia
  4. China

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Australia

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Australia. The concept of the Concurrent List, where both the Centre and States can make laws on the same subject, was borrowed from the Australian Constitution. In India, this list is included in Seventh Schedule and helps in ensuring cooperative federalism. If there is a conflict between Centre and State law on a concurrent subject, the Union law prevails.