Multiple choice

Which country exerts the greatest influence in the framing of the ' Directive Principles of State Policy' in our constitution?

  1. France

  2. Japan

  3. Ireland

  4. Former Russia

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution were borrowed from Ireland, which had similarly included them in its constitution originating from Spanish models. The framers of the Indian Constitution were heavily influenced by the Irish nationalist movement and the Irish constitutional framework regarding social and economic directives for the government.