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The procedure for the amendment of the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the constitution of which country?

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

💡 Solution & Explanation

The procedure for amending the Indian Constitution is outlined in Article 368 and was borrowed directly from the Constitution of South Africa, while alternatives like the USA contributed concepts of fundamental rights and Canada influenced the federal system with a strong center. The amendment process requires a special majority in Parliament and ratification by half of the states for federal provisions.

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