Question
Download Solution PDFFrom which country, the Indian Constitution has taken reference for the idea of the Fundamental Rights?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is United States of America.
Key Points
- The Indian Constitution drew inspiration for the idea of fundamental rights from several sources, including the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and various other democratic countries.
- The concept of fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution is influenced by the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution, the Magna Carta of England, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations.
The Fundamental Rights:
The Constitution of India provides for six Fundamental Rights:
- Right to equality (Articles 14–18)
- Right to freedom (Articles 19–22)
- Right against exploitation (Articles 23–24)
- Right to freedom of religion (Articles 25–28)
- Cultural and educational rights (Articles 29–30)
- Right to constitutional remedies (Article 32)
Additional Information Sources of the Indian Constitution:
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1 | Australia |
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2 | Canada |
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3 | Ireland |
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4 | Japan | Procedure Established by law | ||||||||
5 | Soviet Union (USSR) (now, Russia) |
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6 | UK |
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7 | US |
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8 | Germany (Weimar) | Suspension of Fundamental Rights during emergency | ||||||||
9 | South Africa |
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10 | France |
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