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Q: Inspired by the Constitution of which of the following nations, India has added the feature of ‘Directive Principles’ in its Constitution?
  • A. Russia
  • B. Ireland
  • C. Germany
  • D. United States of America
Correct Answer: Option B - Sources - Features Borrowed • Irish Constitution- Directive Principles of State Policy, Nomination of members to Rajya Sabha and method of election of President. • Canadian Constitution- Federation with a strong Centre, Vesting of residuary powers in the Centre, appointment of state Governors by the Centre, an Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. • French Constitution - Republic and the ideals of liberty, Equality and fraternity in the Preamble. • Soviet Constitution (USSR, now Russia) - Fundamental duties and the ideal of Justice (social, economic and Political) in the Preamble. • Constitution of Germany- Suspension of Fundamental Rights During Emergency. • Australian Constitution- Concurrent List, freedom of trade, Commerce and inter-course, and Joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament.
B. Sources - Features Borrowed • Irish Constitution- Directive Principles of State Policy, Nomination of members to Rajya Sabha and method of election of President. • Canadian Constitution- Federation with a strong Centre, Vesting of residuary powers in the Centre, appointment of state Governors by the Centre, an Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. • French Constitution - Republic and the ideals of liberty, Equality and fraternity in the Preamble. • Soviet Constitution (USSR, now Russia) - Fundamental duties and the ideal of Justice (social, economic and Political) in the Preamble. • Constitution of Germany- Suspension of Fundamental Rights During Emergency. • Australian Constitution- Concurrent List, freedom of trade, Commerce and inter-course, and Joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament.

Explanations:

Sources - Features Borrowed • Irish Constitution- Directive Principles of State Policy, Nomination of members to Rajya Sabha and method of election of President. • Canadian Constitution- Federation with a strong Centre, Vesting of residuary powers in the Centre, appointment of state Governors by the Centre, an Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. • French Constitution - Republic and the ideals of liberty, Equality and fraternity in the Preamble. • Soviet Constitution (USSR, now Russia) - Fundamental duties and the ideal of Justice (social, economic and Political) in the Preamble. • Constitution of Germany- Suspension of Fundamental Rights During Emergency. • Australian Constitution- Concurrent List, freedom of trade, Commerce and inter-course, and Joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament.