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The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution were borrowed from which country?
USA
Ireland
Canada
UK
Ireland
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. They are enshrined in Part IV of the Constitution from Article 36 to 51.
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. They are enshrined in Part IV of the Constitution from Article 36 to 51.
Part IV of the Indian Constitution, Articles 36 to 51, outlines the Directive Principles of State Policy, which are non-justiciable in nature.
Borrowed from the Irish Constitution (1937) which borrowed it from Spain.
Contained in Part IV of the Constitution covering Articles 36 to 51.
Concept of welfare state is promoted through these non-justiciable principles.
Option A (USA) is incorrect because the US Constitution inspired the Fundamental Rights, Judicial Review, and the Independence of Judiciary.
Option C (Canada) is incorrect because the Canadian Constitution inspired the federation with a strong Centre, advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, and vesting of residuary powers.
Option D (UK) is incorrect because the British Constitution inspired the Parliamentary form of government, rule of law, single citizenship, and legislative procedure.
B is correct тАФ The Directive Principles of State Policy were borrowed from Ireland.
Aspirants must thoroughly revise the various sources of the Indian Constitution, as matching questions frequently appear in RRB and SSC examinations.