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Which constitutional features in India are linked to the Australian Constitution?
A) Freedom of trade and commerce
B) Joint sitting of the two Houses
C) Federal structure with strong Centre
D) Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

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The correct answer is
A and B both

This question asks to identify which features of the Indian Constitution were adopted from the Constitution of Australia. Let's analyze each option:

Features Borrowed from Australian Constitution

The Constitution of India has borrowed several features from various constitutions around the world. Specifically concerning the Australian Constitution, the following features are notable:

  • Freedom of trade and commerce (A): The concept of freedom of trade, commerce, and intercourse across India has been largely inspired by Section 92 of the Australian Constitution. This provision ensures the free movement of goods and services between different states, promoting a unified national market.
  • Joint sitting of the two Houses (B): The mechanism for resolving deadlocks between the two Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) through a joint sitting is another significant feature borrowed from the Australian Constitution. This is outlined in Section 57 of the Australian Constitution and mirrored in Article 108 of the Indian Constitution.

Features Not Directly Borrowed from Australian Constitution

Let's examine the other options to confirm why they are not the primary features sourced from Australia:

  • Federal structure with strong Centre (C): While India has a federal system, the specific model with a strong central government leans more heavily on the Canadian Constitution. Australia's federalism, though having some centralizing tendencies, is structured differently.
  • Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (D): The provision allowing the President to seek the advisory opinion of the Supreme Court is a feature borrowed from the Canadian Constitution, not the Australian one.

Conclusion on Indian Constitution Links

Based on the analysis, both the 'Freedom of trade and commerce' and the 'Joint sitting of the two Houses' are constitutional features that India adopted from the Australian Constitution.

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