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General Knowledge · Q67

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 67

Q67

The concept of martial law has been borrowed in India from

A.
Government of India Act, 1935
B.
US Constitution
C.
Canadian Constitution
D.
The English Common Law
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
The concept of martial law has been borrowed in India from the English common law. However, the expression 'martial law' has not been defined anywhere in the Constitution. Literally, it means 'military rule'.