The Constitution of India borrowed the concept of the Directive Principles of State Policy from the Constitution of

Correct option is A

​The correct answer is (a) Ireland

Explanation:

• The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution were borrowed from the Irish Constitution (Constitution of Ireland, 1937).
• Ireland itself had adopted this concept from the Spanish Constitution, but India took direct inspiration from Ireland.

Information Booster:

• The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines enshrined in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51) of the Indian Constitution.
• They aim to guide the central and state governments in creating a just, equitable, and welfare-based society.
• DPSPs are non-justiciable, meaning they are not legally enforceable by courts, but are fundamental in governance.

Additional Knowledge:

• USA – India borrowed the concept of the Fundamental Rights and Judicial Review from the US Constitution.
• UK – India adopted the Parliamentary system of government, Rule of Law, and Bicameralism from the British Constitution.
• Canada – India adopted concepts like Federation with a strong centre, Residuary powers with the Centre, and the appointment of Governors by the Centre from Canada.