From which source did the Indian Constitution borrow the provision related to the election of Rajya Sabha members?
- ABritish Constitution
- BCanadian Constitution
- CSouth African Constitution
- DGovernment of India Act, 1935
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Correct answer: (c) South African Constitution
Explanation
India borrowed the method of electing members of the Rajya Sabha from the Constitution of South Africa. The procedure for amending the Constitution also comes from there.
Other borrowings: the nomination of members to the Rajya Sabha from Ireland, and the parliamentary system from Britain.