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The concept of the 'Concurrent List' in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from which country?

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

Answer options

  1. America
  2. Ireland
  3. Canada
  4. Australia

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Australia

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Australia šŸ“š Explanation: The founding fathers of the Indian Constitution borrowed several critical features from global constitutions. The concept of the 'Concurrent List', which includes subjects where both the Centre and States can legislate, was directly borrowed from the Australian Constitution. Other features borrowed from Australia include the freedom of trade and the joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament.