Correct Answer – Option 1 : Ireland

The correct answer is Ireland.

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• The nomination of members in the Rajya Sabha by the President was borrowed by the constitution of India from Ireland.
• Indian President nominates 12 persons having special knowledge in various fields.
• 12 members are nominated by the President from amongst person having special knowledge or practical experience in:
  • Arts.
  • Literature.
  • Science.
  • Social service.

• The constitution of India has borrowed most of its features from the constitutions of various other countries in the world.
• More than half of the provisions of the Indian constitution are identical to the Government of India act 1935.
• Important provisions borrowed from Ireland are:
  • Directive Principles of State Policy.
  • Nomination of members to Rajya Sabha.
  • Presidential election.

• Important provisions borrowed from the Government of India act 1935 are:
  • Office of the governor.
  • Federal court.
  • Public Service Commissions.
  • Emergency provisions.
• Important provisions borrowed from Canada are:
  • Federation with a strong Centre
  • Residuary powers.
  • Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
• Important provisions borrowed from Russia are:
  • Fundamental duties
  • Five-year plans.