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Download Solution PDFDirective Principles of State Policy of the Indian constitution are borrowed from the constitution of which country?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Ireland.Key Points
- Directive Principles of State Policy of the Indian constitution are borrowed from the constitution of Ireland.
- Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution are mentioned in Part IV, Articles 36 to 51.
- The nomination of members to the Rajya Sabha and the Method of the election of the president is also taken from the Irish constitution.
Additional Information Some other important features borrowed from Indian Constitution and their sources:
| Country | Key Features |
|---|---|
| Britain | Parliamentary government, Rule of Law, Legislative procedure, Single citizenship, Cabinet system, Prerogative writs, Parliamentary privileges, Bicameralism |
| Ireland | Directive Principles of State Policy, Nomination of members to the Rajya Sabha, Method of election of the president |
| United States | Impeachment of the president, Functions of president and vice-president, Removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges, Fundamental Rights, Judicial review, Independence of the judiciary, Preamble of the constitution |
| Canada | Federation with a strong Centre, Vesting of residuary powers in the Centre, Appointment of state governors by the Centre, Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court |
| Australia | Concurrent List, Freedom of trade, Commerce and intercourse, Joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament |
| Russia | Fundamental duties, Ideal of justice (social, economic and political) in the Preamble |
| France | Ideals of the Republic in the Preamble, Ideals of liberty in the Preamble, Ideals of equality in the Preamble, Ideals of fraternity in the Preamble |
| Germany | Suspension of Fundamental Rights During Emergency |
| South Africa | Procedure for amendment of the Constitution, Election of members of Rajya Sabha |
| Japan | Concept of "Procedure Established by Law" |
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