Which among the following provisions of the Constitution of India have been adapted from the British Constitution?
(A) Rule of Law
(B) Directive Principles of State Polices
(C) First Past the Post
(D) Institution of the Speaker and her/his role
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which among the following provisions of the Constitution of India have been adapted from the British Constitution?
(A) Rule of Law
(B) Directive Principles of State Polices
(C) First Past the Post
(D) Institution of the Speaker and her/his role
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
(A) Rule of Law -> This concept was borrowed from Britain (A.V. Dicey's principle).
(B) Directive Principles of State Policies -> These were inspired by the Irish Constitution, not British.
(C) First Past the Post -> This electoral system was adopted from the British parliamentary system.
(D) Institution of the Speaker and her/his role -> The office and role of Speaker were borrowed from the British Parliament (House of Commons).
Hence, Option 3: (A), (C) and (D) only -> The Indian Constitution borrowed the Rule of Law, First Past the Post electoral system, and the Institution of Speaker from Britain, while Directive Principles were adapted from Ireland's Constitution -> correct
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