The words "Equality, Liberty and Fraternity" which appear in the Preamble to the Constitution of India have been taken from the ______ Constitution.

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The correct answer is French.

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The ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity enshrined in the Constitution of India are borrowed from the constitution of France.
Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity are the mottos of the French Republic and were some of the most important ideas of the enlightenment.
Liberty: The idea of Liberty refers to the freedom of the activities of Indian nationals.
Equality: This envisages that no section of the society enjoys special privileges and that individuals are provided with adequate opportunities without any discrimination.
Fraternity: This refers to a feeling of brotherhood and a sense of belonging with the country among its people.

Additional Information Borrowed features of Indian Constitution:

The Government of India Act, 1935	Blueprint of the Constitution of India.
British	Parliamentary form of Government The idea of the rule of law Law-making procedure Office of the CAG Single citizenship Bicameralism
United States	Fundamental Rights Power of Judicial Review and Independence of Judiciary Written Constitution Preamble post of Vice-President
Irish	Directive Principles of State Policy Methods of Election of the President Nomination of Members in the Rajya Sabha by the President
Canadian	A Quasi-Federal form of Government The idea of residual powers Appointment of State Governors by centre Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
Former USSR	Fundamental Duties Five Year Planning
Australia	Concurrent List Provision regarding Trade, Commerce, and Intercourse Languages of the Preamble Joint sitting in the Parliament
Germany	Suspension of Fundamental Rights during the emergency.
South Africa	Procedure of Constitutional Amendment.
Japan	Procedure Established by law