The correct answer is (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv) (Option 1).
Comparative Constitutional Analysis of Borrowed Features:
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(a) Single Citizenship - (i) United Kingdom (UK):
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From the British Constitution, the framers adopted the Westminster parliamentary system, the Rule of Law, bicameralism, the cabinet system, legislative procedures, prerogative writs, and Single Citizenship (unlike the federal dual citizenship in the USA).
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(b) Judicial Review - (ii) America (USA):
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Derived from the US Constitution along with the Fundamental Rights (Part III), Independence of the Judiciary, impeachment of the President, removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges, and the post of Vice-President.
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(c) Directive Principles of State Policy - (iii) Ireland:
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Borrowed from the Irish Constitution of 1937 (which in turn borrowed them from Spain). Incorporates socio-economic welfare directives under Part IV (Articles 36–51), alongside the method of Presidential election and Rajya Sabha nominations of distinguished persons.
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(d) Concurrent List in Centre-State Relations - (iv) Australia:
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Sourced from the Australian Constitution, alongside provisions for joint sittings of the two Houses of Parliament (Article 108) and freedom of trade, commerce, and intercourse across state boundaries (Part XIII).
Core Borrowed Constitutional Features for MPSC Prelims:
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Government of India Act 1935: Federal scheme, Office of Governor, Judiciary, Public Service Commissions.
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UK: Parliamentary system, Single Citizenship, Rule of Law.
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USA: Fundamental Rights, Judicial Review, Impeachment.
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Ireland: Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
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Australia: Concurrent List, Joint Sitting (Art 108).
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South Africa: Procedure for Constitutional Amendment (Art 368).
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Canada: Federation with strong centre, Residuary powers to Centre.
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USSR: Fundamental Duties (Art 51A), Ideals of Justice in Preamble.
