GK Question

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Which Article of the Constitution contains the Directive Principle for securing a Uniform Civil Code for citizens?

  1. Article 43
  2. Article 44
  3. Article 45
  4. Article 46

Answer: Article 44

Article 44 states: 'The State shall endeavour to secure for the 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, etc. It remains unimplemented due to political and social sensitivities.

Topic DPSP - Uniform Civil Code
Exam Relevance Highly debated provision frequently asked in UPSC Mains and SSC