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From where was the concept of directive principles borrowed in the Constitution of India?
Irish Constitution
Australian Constitution
US Constitution
French Constitution
Irish Constitution
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution were borrowed from the Irish Constitution of 1937, which had itself copied them from the Spanish Constitution. These principles serve as guidelines for the state to establish a social and economic democracy in India.
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution were borrowed from the Irish Constitution of 1937, which had itself copied them from the Spanish Constitution. These principles serve as guidelines for the state to establish a social and economic democracy in India.
DPSP is contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, spanning Articles 36 to 51.
DPSP is classified into three types: Socialist, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual principles.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar described the DPSP as a 'novel feature' of the Indian Constitution.
Unlike Fundamental Rights, the DPSP are non-justiciable in nature, meaning they are not legally enforceable by the courts for their violation.
The Irish Constitution had borrowed the concept of Directive Principles from the Constitution of Spain.
Option B (Australian Constitution): Provided the concept of Concurrent List, Joint Sitting of Parliament, and Freedom of Trade and Commerce.
Option C (US Constitution): Provided the concept of Fundamental Rights, Judicial Review, and the independence of the Judiciary.
Option D (French Constitution): Provided the ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity in the Preamble.
A is correct тАФ The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
When studying borrowed features, remember that while Part IV (DPSP) comes from Ireland, the 'Fundamental Duties' in Part IV-A were inspired by the USSR (now Russia).