Q1. Which Article in the Indian Constitution mentioned the Uniform Civil Code?
(A) Article 21
(B) Article 44
(C) Article 28
(D) Article 48
AAnswer: (b) Article 44
According to the Constitution of India, Article 44 is a directive principle of the state policy which profoundly elucidates about ‘Uniform Civil Code’. It mentions that state shall enterprise to secure for the citizens a Uniform Civil Code all through the territory of India.
Q2. What is the minimum marriage age set by the UCC Bill in Uttarakhand for both men and women?
(A) 18 years
(B) 21 years
(C) 25 years
(D) No minimum age is specified
Answer: (A) 18 years
Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill Sets acommon marriage age of 18 years for both men andwomen across all religions.
Q3. How does the UCC Bill address inheritance rights?
(A) It favors sons over daughters.
(B) It provides equal inheritance rights regardless of religion.
(C) It is based on religious personal laws.
(D) It excludes daughters from inheriting property.
Answer: (B) It provides equal inheritance rights regardless of religion.
Q4. Recently, The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill was passed in the Uttarakhand Assembly. Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer:
- It Doesn’t apply to tribal communities governed by their customary laws.
- Mandates registration of live-in relationships within the state, although it doesn’t grant them legal status equivalent to marriage. Prescribes jail term of up to six months for not producing a “certificate” of the relationship.
- Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill Sets a common marriage age of 18 years for both men and women across all religions
- Its aim is to streamline adoption procedures for all individuals and couples, regardless of religion.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 1 & 2
(C) Only 3
(D) All above
Answer: All statements are correct.
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