The ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity contained in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution are borrowed from the constitution of which country?

Appeared in: DSSSB -28 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

The ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution are taken from the Constitution of France.
These principles were the motto of the French Revolution (1789-1799), famously known as 'Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité'.
The framers of the Indian Constitution adopted these universal ideals to lay the foundation for a democratic and egalitarian nation.

Option B: The constitution of the former USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) was the source for the Fundamental Duties and the concept of Five-Year economic plans.
Option C: The Weimar Constitution of Germany is the source for the provision concerning the suspension of Fundamental Rights during a national emergency.
Option D: India's quasi-federal structure, characterized by a strong central government, and the concept of vesting residuary powers in the Centre, are borrowed from the Constitution of Canada.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Sources of the Indian Constitution as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding the philosophical underpinnings of the Indian Constitution helps in appreciating the legal and ethical framework governing the country, which applies to all professions, including nursing.
The core values of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity are foundational to patient rights, ethical medical practice, and ensuring non-discriminatory access to healthcare for all citizens.
What if? - If the question had asked about the 'procedure established by law' (Article 21), the correct source would be the Constitution of Japan, highlighting the diverse global influences on India's legal framework.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the keywords in the question: 'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity', 'Preamble', and 'borrowed from'.
This is a factual recall question related to Indian Polity and the making of the Constitution.
Associate the phrase 'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity' with its strong historical origin, which is the French Revolution.
Systematically evaluate the other options by recalling what features were borrowed from them. USSR is linked to Fundamental Duties, Germany to Emergency Provisions, and Canada to the federal structure.
Based on this analysis, confirm that France is the correct source for the specific ideals mentioned in the Preamble.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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