GK Question

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Which Article of the Constitution directs the State to secure a Uniform Civil Code for citizens throughout India?

  1. Article 40
  2. Article 44
  3. Article 48
  4. Article 50

Answer: Article 44

Article 44, a Directive Principle of State Policy, directs the State to secure for citizens a Uniform Civil Code throughout the territory of India. It aims to replace personal laws based on religion with a common set of laws governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption for all citizens.

Topic Directive Principles
Exam Relevance Highly relevant for UPSC Mains and SSC; often discussed in current affairs context