Question

The idea of including the Emergency provisions in the Constitution of India has been borrowed from the _______.

• A. Constitution of Canada
• B. Weimar Constitution of Germany
• C. Constitution of Ireland
• D. Constitution of USA

Answer 1

The correct option is B Weimar Constitution of Germany

The Emergency provisions of the Indian constitution has been borrowed from the German constitution. The Emergency provisions are contained in Part XVIII of the Constitution, from Articles 352 to 360. These provisions enable the Central government to meet any abnormal situation effectively. The rationality behind the incorporation of these provisions in the Constitution is to safeguard the sovereignty, unity, integrity and security of the country, the democratic political system, and the Constitution.