Question

The amendment procedure laid down in the Constitution of India is on the pattern of?
A) Government of India Act, 1935
B) Government of India Act, 1947
C) Constitution of South Africa
D) Constitution of UK

Answer 1

Hint:
-It is the highest or chief law. It sets out the citizen’s rights and obligations.
-It is one of the most developing constitutions in the world.
-It had several constitutions. It also defines the structure of the government.

Complete answer:
Now let us look into the given options
Option A) Government of India Act, 1935 – is an incorrect answer because the amendment procedure provided for in the Indian Constitution is not based on the pattern of Government of India Act, 1935. This act was an act of the United Kingdom’s Parliament. Thus, it is incorrect here.

Option B) Government of India Act, 1947 – is an incorrect answer because the amendment procedure provided for in the Indian Constitution is not based on the pattern of Government of India Act, 1947. It is the act of Indian Independence from the British people. Thus, it is incorrect here.

Option C) Constitution of South Africa – is a correct answer because the amendment procedure laid down in the Constitution of India is on the pattern of the Constitution of South Africa. The Constitution of South Africa is the supreme or chief law. It is one of the most developing constitutions in the world. South Africa had several constitutions.

Option D) Constitution of UK – is an incorrect answer because the amendment procedure laid down in the constitution of India is not in the pattern of the Constitution of the UK. The United Kingdom (UK) constitution is the framework of rules that determine the political government of the United Kingdom. Thus, it is incorrect here.

Hence, the correct answer is option ‘C’ .

Note:
-The Constitution of India is the highest ranking or chief law of India.
-On 26 January, 1950 the Constitution of India came into effect.
-There are 104 amendments in the Constitution of India