Question

The Directive Principles of State policy, a feature of Indian Constitution is adapted from which country?

• A. French Constitution
• B. British Constitution
• C. Russian Constitution
• D. Irish Constitution

Hint:

Create a list of major features of the Indian Constitution and their sources. This is a very high-yield topic for exams. Key sources to remember include:

\textbf{UK:} Parliamentary Government
\textbf{USA:} Fundamental Rights, Judicial Review
\textbf{Ireland:} Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
\textbf{Canada:} Federalism with a strong Centre
\textbf{USSR:} Fundamental Duties

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Question
The question asks about the source from which the concept of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) was borrowed for the Indian Constitution.

Step 2: Recalling Sources of the Indian Constitution
The framers of the Indian Constitution drew inspiration from various constitutions around the world.


Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP): This feature was adopted from the Constitution of Ireland (1937), which itself had borrowed it from the Spanish Constitution. DPSPs are guidelines for the government to follow while framing laws and policies.


Step 3: Evaluating the Options


(A) French Constitution: We borrowed the ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity from here.

(B) British Constitution: We borrowed the parliamentary system of government, rule of law, and single citizenship from here.

(C) Russian Constitution (formerly USSR): We borrowed the concept of Fundamental Duties and the ideals of social, economic, and political justice in the Preamble.

(D) Irish Constitution: This is the correct source for the Directive Principles of State Policy.


Step 4: Final Answer
The Directive Principles of State Policy were adapted from the Irish Constitution. Therefore, option (D) is the correct answer.