Delhi Police Constable Exam Model Paper 3

India borrowed the idea of the directive principle of state policy from the constitution of theRepublic of Ireland.

The constituent assembly took 2 years 11 months and 18 days to frame the constitution of India.

• The constitution of India was adopted by the constituent assembly on 26th November 1949.
• The constitution of India came into force on 26th January 1950.
• India borrowed many features from different countries while preparing its constitution.

Suspension of the fundamental rights during emergencies was borrowed from theWeimar Republic of Germany.

Amendment to the constitution is adopted fromSouth Africa.

The important features borrowed from theRepublic of Irelandare:

• Presidential election.
• Nomination of the members to the Rajya sabha.
• Directive principle of state policy.