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UPPSC 2017 GS-I Indian Polity
Question

The concept of "A Union of States in the Indian Constitution" has been derived from:

Answer & Solution

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Option C: The British North – American Act

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “The British North – American Act”.

The concept of "A Union of States in the Indian Constitution" has been derived from the Canadian Constitution, specifically the British North American Act of 1867. This Act established a federal system of government in Canada, and India's Constitution has borrowed heavily from this model.

Similar Questions:

Given below are two statements:

Assertion [A]: Model code of conduct is to be followed by political parties as soon as an election is announced.
Reason [R]: Mode code of conduct was enacted by Parliament.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
  1. A) Both [A] and [R] are correct and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
  2. B) Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]
  3. C) [A] is true, but [R] is false
  4. D) [A] is false, but [R] is true
Consider the facts given below:

1. Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India.
2. Rama Devi was the first woman Chief Election Commissioner of India

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
Codes :
  1. A) Only 1 is correct
  2. B) Only 2 is correct
  3. C) Both 1 and 2 are correct
  4. D) Both 1 and 2 are incorrect
Large coffee plantations in Brazil are called:
  1. A) Estate
  2. B) Estancias
  3. C) Kalkhozes
  4. D) Fazendas
The main objective of the Article 13 of the Indian Constitution is to secure the paramountcy of the Constitution in regard to:
  1. A) Directive Principles of State Policy
  2. B) Fundamental Rights
  3. C) Fundamental Duties
  4. D) All the above
The concept of "A Union of States in the Indian Constitution" has been derived from:
  1. A) The American Declaration of Independence
  2. B) The Australian Constitution
  3. C) The British North – American Act
  4. D) The Swiss Constitution
Which one of the following states is ranked economically at the top but lowest on the basis of sex ratio?
  1. A) Madhya Pradesh
  2. B) Maharashtra
  3. C) West Bengal
  4. D) Haryana
The Council of States has exclusive powers in relation to which of the following?
  1. A) To initiate proceedings for the removal of the President
  2. B) To initiate proceedings for the removal of a judges of the Supreme Court
  3. C) To recommend creation of a new All India Service
  4. D) None of the above
Under the provisions of Right to Freedom of religion are included:

I. Right to propagate religion.
II. Right of the Sikhs to wear and carry 'kirpans'.
III. Right of the State to legislate for social reforms.
IV. Right of religious bodies to secure conversion of people to their own faith.

Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Code:
  1. A) I, II and III
  2. B) II, III and IV
  3. C) III and IV
  4. D) all of these
When was the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act passed by Indian Parliament ?
  1. A) 1998
  2. B) 1996
  3. C) 1995
  4. D) 1993
Any political party in India can be recognised an National Party if it has state party status in at least:
  1. A) three states
  2. B) four states
  3. C) five states
  4. D) seven states
Which one of the following motions has contextual relationship with the Union budget:
  1. A) Censure motion
  2. B) Call attention motion
  3. C) Cut motion
  4. D) Adjournment motion
Main agency to resolve the fiscal dispute between the Centre and States is:
  1. A) Supreme Court
  2. B) Law Minister
  3. C) Finance Minister
  4. D) Finance Commission