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The concept of 'Amending Procedure of the Constitution' through a two-thirds majority in Parliament and ratification by half of the states was borrowed from the constitution of which country?

A. United States
B. South Africa✓ Correct Answer
C. Canada
D. Australia

💡 Solution & Explanation

The mechanism governing constitutional amendments via a special parliamentary majority coupled with ratification by half of the state legislatures was drawn directly from the South African Constitution. Conversely, features like parliamentary democracy and the rule of law were acquired from the British Constitution. Article 368 of the Indian Constitution outlines these distinct categories of amendments.

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