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Which of the following features was borrowed by the Constitution of India from Ireland?
Separation of Powers
Directive Principles of State Policy
Fundamental Rights
Amendment Method
Directive Principles of State Policy
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) were borrowed from the Constitution of Ireland, which had originally borrowed them from the Constitution of Spain. These principles act as guidelines for the State to ensure socio-economic justice and establish a welfare state.
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) were borrowed from the Constitution of Ireland, which had originally borrowed them from the Constitution of Spain. These principles act as guidelines for the State to ensure socio-economic justice and establish a welfare state.
DPSP is enshrined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution, spanning Articles 36 to 51.
DPSP is classified into Socialist, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual principles.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar described DPSP as the 'Novel Features' of the Indian Constitution.
Unlike Fundamental Rights, DPSP is non-justiciable in nature, meaning they are not enforceable by courts.
Separation of Powers is a doctrine derived from the concept of checks and balances, largely influenced by the US Constitution.
Fundamental Rights were borrowed from the US Constitution (Bill of Rights).
The Amendment Method is borrowed from the Constitution of South Africa as per Article 368.
Ireland also influences the method of election of the President and the nomination of members to the Rajya Sabha.
B is correct тАФ Directive Principles of State Policy were explicitly borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
When studying sources, group countries with their major contributions: Ireland (DPSP, Presidential Election), USA (FR, Judicial Review, Impeachment), and UK (Parliamentary form, Single Citizenship, Rule of Law) to memorize efficiently.