Question

    Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to pass a Uniform Civil Code Bill after independence. Consider the following statements regarding this development:

    1. The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is mentioned in Article 24 of the Indian Constitution.

    2. The UCC, Uttarakhand, Bill 2024 will not apply to the Scheduled Tribes.

    Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT?

    A I Only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B II Only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is mentioned in Article 44 of the Indian Constitution, not Article 24. The UCC, Uttarakhand, Bill 2024, which was passed on 7th February 2024, will indeed not apply to the Scheduled Tribes.

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