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?
- ACanada
- BAustralia
- CAmerica
- DIreland
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Correct answer: (d) Ireland
Explanation
In the Indian Constitution, the concept of Directive Principles of State Policy has been taken from Ireland.
Major features of the Indian Constitution borrowed from other countries—
| Country | Features borrowed |
|---|---|
| Britain/England | Cabinet system, legislative procedure and parliamentary privileges, rule of law, single citizenship, parliamentary form of government, bicameral system |
| Ireland | Directive Principles of State Policy, method of election of the President, nomination of some members in the Rajya Sabha |
| United States of America | Impeachment of the President, office of the Vice-President, removal of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, Fundamental Rights, judicial review, independence of the judiciary, idea of the Preamble |
| Canada | Federation with a strong Centre, residuary powers vested in the Centre, appointment of Governors by the Centre, advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court |
| Australia | Concurrent List, joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament (Article 108), freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse |
| Soviet Union (present Russia) | Fundamental Duties, ideal of social, economic and political justice expressed in the Preamble |
| France | Ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity in the Preamble, concept of Republic |
| Germany | Suspension of Fundamental Rights during emergency, emergency powers to the Union |
| South Africa | Election of members of the Rajya Sabha, procedure for constitutional amendment |
| Japan | Concept of procedure established by law |