History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET December 2015 History
From which constitution was the concept of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' borrowed into the Indian Constitution?
AIrish Constitution ✓ Correct
BFrench Constitution
CBritish Constitution
DAmerican Constitution
Correct answer: (A) Irish Constitution — The concept was borrowed from the Irish Constitution, so the answer is the Irish Constitution.
Explanation
★The concept was borrowed from the Irish Constitution, so the answer is the Irish Constitution.
★The Directive Principles guide the state in making laws and policy.
★They form Part IV of the Indian Constitution, from Articles 36 to 51.
★They are not enforceable by any court of law.
★Yet they are meant to be fundamental in the governance of the country.
★This idea was taken from the Constitution of Ireland.
Want more like this? Create a free account to practise a full test, track your progress, and get spaced-repetition review.
Shared by Mcqkart · via Mcqkart.in