UPSC Prelims 2003 Q52: Indian Polity – Constitutional Framework & Development
Match List I (Item in the Indian Constitution) with List II (Country from which it was derived)
and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list.
List I (Item in the Indian Constitution)
A. Directive Principles of State Policy
B. Fundamental Rights
C. Concurrent List in Union - State Relations
D. India as a Union of States with greater powers to the Union
List II (Country from which it was derived)
1. Australia
2. Canada
3. Ireland
4. United Kingdom
5. USA
Codes:
A B C D
- (a) 5 4 1 2
- (b) 3 5 2 1
- (c) 5 4 2 1
- (d) 3 5 1 2
Answer: (d) 3 5 1 2
Explanation
Sources of features of the Indian Constitution
| Feature | Source country |
|---|---|
| A. Directive Principles of State Policy | Ireland (3) |
| B. Fundamental Rights | USA (5) |
| C. Concurrent List | Australia (1) |
| D. Union of States with greater powers to the Union | Canada (2) |
The correct matching is A-3, B-5, C-1, D-2.
Answer: (d) A 3, B 5, C 1, D 2.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Directive Principles come from Ireland, not the USA.
- (b) Incorrect. The Concurrent List comes from Australia, not Canada.
- (c) Incorrect. Directive Principles come from Ireland, not the USA.
- (d) CORRECT. A-3, B-5, C-1, D-2 matches all four.
Key point
Borrowed: Ireland (DPSP), USA (FR, judicial review), Australia (Concurrent List), Canada (strong Centre), UK (parliamentary system).
Remember
The Directive Principles were borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
Common mistakes
- Taking the Directive Principles from the USA.
- Mixing the Concurrent List with the Canadian model.
- Forgetting that the quasi-federal design is Canadian.
Exam tip
Ireland - DPSP, Australia - Concurrent List, Canada - Union of States.
Sources
- M. Laxmikanth — Indian Polity
- M. Laxmikanth — Indian Polity (Making of the Constitution)