State PCS PYQPrelims 2023

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 57

The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the Constitution of:

  1. England
  2. Switzerland
  3. Ireland
  4. None of the above
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Answer: (C) Ireland

Explanation

Ireland also inspired the nomination of Rajya Sabha members and the method of electing the President.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: the UK gave parliamentary government.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: not the source.

  • (C) Correct

    Correct: DPSPs are modelled on the Irish Constitution (1937).

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: Ireland is correct.