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Which country’s Constitution was the inspiration behind the Directive Principles of the Indian Constitution?
Question

Which country’s Constitution was the inspiration behind the Directive Principles of the Indian Constitution?

A.

The Constitution of Australia

B.

The Constitution of the United States

C.

The Constitution of the United Kingdom

D.

The Constitution of Ireland

Correct option is D


The correct answer is (d) The Constitution of Ireland.
· The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution were inspired by the Constitution of Ireland, which in turn borrowed them from the Spanish Constitution.
· The DPSP are found in Articles 36–51 of Part IV of the Indian Constitution.
· DPSP are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced by the courts for their violation, they are considered fundamental in the governance of the country.
· They act as a guide for the state in making laws and policies aimed at the establishment of a just society in India.
· The DPSP also reflect the aspirations of the people and the socio-economic philosophy underlying the Constitution.

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