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UPPSC PCS 2021 · Question 54 of 150

Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched? (Provisions - Sources): (a) Fundamental Rights - USA, (b) Directive Principles of State Policy - Ireland, (c) Residual Powers of Center - Australia, (d) Emergency powers - Germany.

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  1. AFundamental Rights - USA
  2. BDirective Principles of State Policy - Ireland
  3. CResidual Powers of Center - AustraliaCorrect
  4. DEmergency powers - Germany

Answer: C. Residual Powers of Center - Australia

Explanation

India's residuary powers follow the Canadian model (Union), not Australia where states retain them; the other pairings are correct.

Source: https://www.drishtiias.com/images/pdf/UPPSC 2021 Prelims GS Paper -1.pdf

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