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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 34

SSC GD Constable (English) - 26th November 2021 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q34

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In which part of Article 44 of the Constitution of India is the provision for uniform civil code for the citizens contained?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

 The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Part IV.

  • 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.
  • The objective of Article 44 of the Directive Principles in the Indian Constitution was to address the discrimination against vulnerable groups and harmonise diverse cultural groups across the country.