Q. Which one of the following statements aptly describes, Uniform Civil Code under Article 44 of the constitution?

[A] It guarantees the fundamental right of equality among people of different religion in the country

[B] It is an obligation on the state for the formulation of one law for India, which would be applicable to all religious communities in certain matters

[C] It provides for a common set of laws for civil administration across central and state governments in India.

[D] It envisages uniformity in the laws of the states with respect to the practice of religion in the country.

Answer: B
Notes:

Exp) Option b is the correct answer.

Article 44 puts an obligation on the state to secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the country. The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India. 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. The code comes under Article 44 of the Constitution, which lays down that the state shall endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout the territory of India

Option a is incorrect.

Uniform Civil Code is not covered under Fundamental rights nor it is a legal right under Indian Constitution, but given under Directive Principle of State Policy.

Option c is incorrect.

It is not a common set of laws for civil administration across central and state government in India. 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.

Option d is incorrect.

It does not envisage uniformity in the state’s law with respect to the practice of religion in the country, but aims to formulate and implement personal laws of citizens which apply on all citizens equally regardless of their religion.

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