Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ Quiz) on Uniform Civil Code (UCC) with answers and explanation. The MCQ based on traditional, contemporary and current affairs parts of Indian Constitution, Indian Polity, DPSP, Uniform Civil Code, which is referred from the NCERT, News Papers and websites like PIB and others. It is useful for various competitive exams like UPSC, UPPSC, BPSC, IAS/PCS and others.
MCQ on Uniform Civil Code (UCC):
Current Affairs Based MCQ on UCC:
Q 1. Who can introduce a bill in the Parliament to implement
a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country?
a) Member of Rajya Sabha
b) Member of Lok Sabha
c) Union Minister
d) All of the Above
Answer (d)
Explanation: Recently, a private member of the Parliament
introduced a Bill in the Rajya Sabha, seeking the constitution of a committee
to prepare and implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country. Hence it
can be introduced by any member of Parliament and Union Minister.
Q 2. Who is/are empowered to enact personal laws?
a) State Government
b) Central Government
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None
Answer (c)
Explanation: The Law Minister of India said that the States
can enact laws on uniform civil code too.
Q 3. What is a Private Members’ Bill in India?
a) Bill introduced by the Member of Parliament
b) Bill introduced by the Citizen of India
c) A bill introduced by the Member of Parliament from ruling
party
d) Both (a) and (c)
Answer (d)
Explanation: A bill introduced by the Member of Parliament
(MP) who is not a Minister, i.e., a non-government member is known as the
Private Members’ bill. Every member of Parliament, who is not a Minister, is
called a Private Member.
Q 4. With reference to Private Member Bill, which of the
following statements is/are correct?
1. The period of notice for introduction of a Bill is one
month.
2. No-confidence
motion moved due to rejection of this bill.
Select the Correct code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer (a)
Explanation: The period of notice for introduction of a Bill
is one month unless the Speaker allows introduction at a shorter notice. Its
rejection by the House has no implication on the parliamentary confidence in
the government or its resignation.
Q 5. The Constitutional amendment bill can be introduced by:
a) Private Members
b) Union Minister
c) Law Minister
d) All of the Above
Answer (d)
Explanation: The Constitutional amendment can be introduced
either by a minister or by a private member.
MCQ on Uniform Civil Code (UCC):
Q 1. What is aim of the Uniform Civil Code?
a) One Nation, one law
b) Uniform Society
c) Distinct law for each religion
d) None
Answer (a)
Explanation: UCC provides a single umbrella of law (‘one
nation, one law’) for the entire country, applicable to all religious
communities.
Q 2. The Uniform Civil Code is not applicable to:
a) Maintenance
b) Assault
c) Divorce
d) Adoption
Answer (b)
Explanation: UCC provides a single umbrella of law (‘one
nation, one law’) for the entire country, applicable to all religious
communities in their personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance,
adoption, maintenance etc.
Q 3. Where is mentioned Uniform Civil Code in the Constitution
of India?
a) Part IV
b) DPSP
c) Part III
d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer (d)
Explanation: Uniform Civil Code is mentioned in Directive
Principles of State Policy (DPSP) of Part IV of the Indian Constitution.
Q 4. Which article of the Indian Constitution provide Uniform
Civil Code?
a) Article 40
b) Article 42
c) Article 44
d) Article 45
Answer (b)
Explanation: Article 44 of the Indian Constitution says that
the state “shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a Uniform Civil Code
throughout the territory of India”.
Q 5. Consider the following statements regarding Directive
Principles of State Policy (DPSP):
1. The concept of DPSP borrowed from Irish Constitution.
2. It is enforceable in nature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) None
Answer (a)
Explanation: The source of the concept of Directive
Principles of State Policy (DPSP) is from the Irish Constitution. The DPSP is
not enforceable in nature; it is non-justiciable.
Q 6. When was originated Uniform Civil Code in India?
a) 1833
b) 1835
c) 1856
d) 1872
Answer (b)
Explanation: Origin: The UCC has its roots in colonial
India, where the British government first presented a report in 1835 that
emphasised the need for uniformity in the codification of Indian law with
regard to crimes, evidence, and contracts while specifically urging that the
personal laws of Hindus and Muslims be kept outside of such codification.
Q 7. UCC provides ‘one nation, one law’, applicable to all
religious communities in their personal matters such as marriage, divorce,
inheritance, adoption, maintenance etc. In context of UCC, which is not correct?
a) The code will work to simplify laws.
b) It will promote the unity of the nation.
c) The code will do away with gender biases.
d) The securing of equal justice and free legal aid to
citizens.
Answer (d)
Explanation: It will do away with gender biases in existing
personal laws. It will promote equality for women. A Uniform Civil Code will
also simplify the complex laws. UCC will promote the unity of the nation.
Q 8. Consider the following statements regarding Law
Commission on UCC:
1. a unified nation did not necessarily need uniformity of
law.
2. UCC is necessary at this stage.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) None
Answer (a)
Explanation: According to Law Commission report, a unified
nation did not necessarily need “uniformity” and secularism could not
contradict the plurality prevalent in the country. It saying that a UCC “is
neither necessary nor desirable at this stage”. The report recommended that
discriminatory practices, prejudices and stereotypes within a particular
religion and its personal laws should be studied and amended.
Q 9. The Supreme Courts have frequently stated in their
judgments that the government should move toward a UCC in order to promote
uniformity. Which judgement is well known case for UCC?
a) Kesavananda Bharati Case 1973
b) Sarla Mudgal Case 1995
c) Indra Sawhney Case 1992
d) Gideon Case 1963
Answer (b)
Explanation: The Supreme Courts have frequently stated in
their judgments that the government should move toward a UCC in order to
promote uniformity.
- The judgement in the Shah Bano case (1985) is well known.
- Another case was the Sarla Mudgal Case (1995), which dealt with the issue of bigamy and conflict between the personal laws existing on matters of marriage.
Q 10. Consider the following options regarding UCC, which is
an incorrect?
a) Applicable to all religious communities.
b) It would replace the distinct personal laws of each
religion.
c) Code is mentioned in Part IV of the Indian Constitution.
d) The Gujrat Government implemented it in the state.
Answer (d)
Explanation: Recently, the Gujarat government had decided to
form a committee for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the
state.
Explanation: At present, Goa is the only India state that has implemented UCC. The Goa Family Law is a set of civil laws that were originally part of the Portuguese Civil Code and were remained in effect after the state was annexed in 1961.
a) A law that mandates the adoption of a single religion for
all citizens.
b) A law that regulates the personal matters of citizens,
irrespective of their religion.
c) A law that enforces a specific dress code for all
citizens.
d) A law that promotes the use of a single language across
the country.
13. Which article of the Indian Constitution mentions the
Uniform Civil Code?
a) Article 14
b) Article 25
c) Article 44
d) Article 356
14. The Uniform Civil Code aims to:
a) Establish a single religious identity for all citizens.
b) Protect the cultural diversity of different religious
communities.
c) Ensure equality and justice in personal laws for all
citizens.
d) Promote a particular political ideology.
15. The implementation of the Uniform Civil Code has been a
subject of debate mainly in relation to:
a) Property rights.
b) Freedom of religion.
c) Taxation policies.
d) Electoral processes.
16. Which of the following countries has implemented a
Uniform Civil Code?
a) United States
b) United Kingdom
c) France
d) Canada
17. The demand for a Uniform Civil Code in India is often
associated with which legal issue?
a) Triple talaq
b) Reservation policies
c) Copyright infringement
d) Environmental protection
18. The Uniform Civil Code seeks to replace personal laws based
on religious customs with:
a) A set of common laws applicable to all citizens.
b) Traditional tribal laws.
c) Laws based on regional customs.
d) No laws, leaving personal matters unregulated.
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