Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following feature was borrowed from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in Indian Constitution?

Options:

Fundamental Rights

Five year Plan

Preamble

Concurrent list

Correct Answer:

Five year Plan

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - Five year Plan

The concept of Five-Year Plans, which involved centralized planning for economic development over a set period, was inspired by the Soviet Union's. India adopted the concept of Five-Year Plans shortly after independence in 1951, with the first Five-Year Plan launched in 1951-1956. These plans aimed to promote balanced and rapid economic growth, with a focus on industrialization, agriculture, infrastructure development, and social welfare.


The Indian Constitution is a fascinating document that draws inspiration from various countries around the world. Some of the key features borrowed from other constitutions:

United States: The fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution share similarities with the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution.
Britain: The parliamentary system with a cabinet form of government, including the role of Prime Minister and collective responsibility, is derived from the British model. The idea of a single citizenship was also borrowed from them.
Ireland: The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy, which are guidelines for the government, finds its roots in the Irish Constitution.
Canada: The federal structure with a strong central government is influenced by the Canadian system.
Germany: The provision to suspend fundamental rights during emergencies is adapted from the Weimar Republic Constitution of Germany. We also adopted the provisions related to Financial Emergency in the Indian Constitution rom the Constitution of Germany (Weimar Constitution).
France: The Indian Republic's foundation draws inspiration from the French concept of a republic. French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (1789) is a strong influence on the Principle of Liberty in the Indian Constitution.
South Africa: The Indian constitution borrowed the procedure of amending the constitution from the constitution of South Africa.The idea of socio-economic rights also finds its echo in the South African Constitution.
Australia: The concept of a concurrent list of subjects for both the central and state governments is borrowed from Australia.