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The Constitution of India borrowed the quasi-federal structure of government from which country?

  1. A
    Switzerland
  2. B
    Canada
  3. C
    Australia
  4. D
    United States of America

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The structural model of a quasi-federal system—a federal framework featuring a very strong central government—was borrowed by the framers of the Indian Constitution from the Canadian constitutional model. It includes features like a strong Centre, residual powers vesting with the Centre, and appointment of State Governors by the Center.

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The Constitution of India borrowed the quasi-federal structure of government from which country?
A
Switzerland
B
Canada
C
Australia
D
United States of America

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