Indian Polity · Chapter 3 of 36

Source of Constitution: BPSC Prelims PYQs

7 previous-year questions on Source of Constitution, asked 2005–2023. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 68th BPSC Prelims 2023

   The phrase 'equality before law' used in Article 14 of the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the Constitution of

   1. AFrance
   2. BBritain
   3. CUSA
   4. DMore than one of the above
   5. ENone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2018

   Where did the inspiration for 'Liberty, Equality and Fraternity' come from?

   1. AAmerican Revolution
   2. BFrench Revolution
   3. CRussian Revolution
   4. DChinese Revolution
   5. ENone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 69th BPSC Prelims 2023

   The concept of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the Constitution of

   1. AEngland
   2. BSwitzerland
   3. CIreland
   4. DNone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 69th BPSC Prelims 2023

   From which country, the Indian Constitution has taken reference for the idea of the Fundamental Rights?

   1. AIreland
   2. BUnited States of America
   3. CUnited Kingdom
   4. DCanada
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2005

   Part IV of the Indian Constitution describes the Directive Principles of State Policy. This aspect of the Indian Constitution is inspired and influenced by the constitution of which country in the world?

   1. ACanada
   2. BAustralia
   3. CAmerica
   4. DIreland
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2005

   Match List-I with List-II:

   List-I (Items of the Constitution)	List-II (Countries from which taken)
   A. Directive Principles of State Policy	1. Australia
   B. Fundamental Rights	2. Canada
   C. Concurrent List of relations between the Union and the States	3. Ireland
   D. India is a Union of States in which the Centre has more power	4. United States of America

   Select the correct answer using the codes given below (in the order A B C D):

   1. A4 3 1 2
   2. B3 4 2 1
   3. C4 3 2 1
   4. D3 4 1 2
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2005

   From where has India adopted the idea of a 'Federal System' with a strong center?

   1. AU.S.A
   2. BCanada
   3. CAustralia
   4. DNew Zealand
   Answer and explanation →