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The concept of 'Fundamental Rights' in the Indian Constitution was inspired by the constitution of which country?
USA
UK
Canada
Ireland
USA
The Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution were inspired by the Bill of Rights in the Constitution of the United States of America. These rights are enshrined in Part III of the Indian Constitution, from Article 12 to 35, and serve to protect the liberties of citizens against arbitrary state action.
The Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution were inspired by the Bill of Rights in the Constitution of the United States of America. These rights are enshrined in Part III of the Indian Constitution, from Article 12 to 35, and serve to protect the liberties of citizens against arbitrary state action.
Fundamental Rights are governed by Articles 12 to 35 under Part III of the Constitution, often described as the Magna Carta of India.
Fundamental Rights are justiciable, meaning they are enforceable by the courts.
The concept of Judicial Review in India was also borrowed from the USA.
Fundamental Rights can be suspended during a National Emergency, except for rights guaranteed under Articles 20 and 21.
UK (Option B) inspired the Parliamentary form of government, Rule of Law, and the Single Citizenship concept.
Canada (Option C) inspired the Federal system with a strong centre and the concept of Residuary Powers.
Ireland (Option D) inspired the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) and the method of election of the President.
The Bill of Rights was added to the US Constitution in 1791 as the first ten amendments.
A is correct тАФ The Fundamental Rights guaranteed to Indian citizens were modeled after the United States Bill of Rights.
When studying sources of the Constitution, always associate USA with individual liberties (Fundamental Rights, Judicial Review) and UK with institutional frameworks (Parliamentary system, Bicameralism).