The correct answer is Appointment of state governors by the Centre. Explanation & Key Takeaways: • The feature of Appointment of state governors by the Centre is borrowed from the Canadian Constitution, not the United Kingdom. • In India, the Governor is neither directly elected by the people nor indirectly elected by a specially constituted electoral college as in the United States; instead, they are appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. • This model follows the Canadian system where the Governor-General of Canada appoints the Lieutenant-Governor of the provinces, ensuring a strong centralizing tendency in the federal structure. • Provisions related to the Governor are enshrined in Articles 153 to 167 of the Indian Constitution, with Article 155 specifically addressing the appointment process. • Conversely, the United Kingdom (British Constitution) provided the foundation for the Parliamentary government, the Rule of Law, Legislative procedure, and Single citizenship. Related Concepts: • Features borrowed from the United Kingdom: • Single Citizenship: Despite being a federal state, India provides only one citizenship to promote national integration. • Bicameral Parliament: The existence of two houses, the Lok Sabha (Lower House) and Rajya Sabha (Upper House), mirrors the British House of Commons and House of Lords. • Speaker of Lok Sabha: The office and the crucial role of the Speaker in maintaining parliamentary decorum and neutrality are derived from British conventions. • Writs: The power of courts to issue Prerogative Writs like Habeas Corpus and Mandamus. • Features borrowed from Canada: • Federation with a strong Centre: The distribution of powers where the Union remains dominant. • Residuary Powers: Vesting remaining legislative powers in the Centre (Article 248). • Advisory Jurisdiction: The power of the Supreme Court to provide advice to the President under Article 143.