A. Article 42 of the Constitution of India
B. Article 43 of the Constitution of India
C. Article 44 of the Constitution of India
D. Article 45 of the Constitution of India
Answer: Option C
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Chief Election Commissioner of India may be removed by
A. Resolution of cabinet by two third majority
B. Resolution of both houses
C. On recommendation of Chief Justice of India
D. None of these
The largest committee of Parliament of India is
A. Public Accounts Committee
B. Estimates Committee
C. Committee on Public Undertakings
D. Joint Parliamentary Committee
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 6 weeks
D. 15 days
The correct answer is Part IV. Article 44
Key Points
The provisions of the Uniform Civil Code are mentioned in part IV of the Constitution of India.
'Uniform Civil Code' is explicitly mentioned in Part 4, Article 44 of the Indian Constitution.
Article 44 says, “The State shall endeavor to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.
”Uniform Civil Code is a proposal in India to formulate and implement secular personal laws of citizens which apply on all citizens equally regardless of their religion.
Currently, the personal laws of various communities are governed by their religious scriptures.
Additional Information
Part X of the Constitution of India consists of Articles on the scheduled and Tribal Areas
Article 153 Constitution of India: Governors of States.
Part VI Article 154 Constitution of India: Executive power of State. Article 160 Constitution of India: Discharge of the functions of the Governor in certain contingencies.
Article 12 to 35 contained in Part III of the Constitution deal with Fundamental Rights.
These are the Right to equality, including equality before the law, prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth, and equality of opportunity in matters of employment.
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The purpose of Uniform Civil Code incorporated in Article 44 of Indian Constitution is for:
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National Security
Cultural Integration
National Unity
Welfare of Minorities
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Option 3 : National Unity
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The correct answer is National Unity.
Key Points
Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policies in the Indian Constitution states that "the state shall endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout the territory of India".
Objective: To address the discrimination against vulnerable groups and harmonise diverse cultural groups across the country.
It aims to provide protection to vulnerable sections including women and religious minorities, while also promoting nationalistic ardour through unity.
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) calls for the formulation of one law for India, which would be applicable to all religious communities in matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption.
Additional Information
After its implementation, it will simplify laws that are based on religious beliefs like the Hindu marriage code, Shariat law, and others.
It will simplify many laws marriage ceremonies, inheritance, succession, adoptions making them one for all.
This code will be applicable to all citizens irrespective of their faith.