Question 20
MediumOriginal questionThe idea of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution was drawn from the constitution of
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The Directive Principles were modelled on the Irish constitution, which carried a comparable set of non-justiciable directives.
From Canada came the idea of a strong Centre and the residuary powers; from Australia the Concurrent List; from the United States the Fundamental Rights and judicial review.
Ireland is also the source of the method of electing the President.
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- Borrowed features of the Constitution
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