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What is the main objective of the Uniform Civil Code mentioned in the text?
What is the main objective of the Uniform Civil Code mentioned in the text?
- To establish a legal framework based on religion
- To exclude the Hindu Undivided Family from succession and inheritance laws
- To impose common rules on marriage, divorce, and inheritance for all citizens (correct)
- To provide special privileges to the Scheduled Tribes
Who chaired the five-member committee for the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand?
Who chaired the five-member committee for the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand?
- A politician from Goa
- Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (correct)
- The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand
- A member of the Scheduled Tribes community
Why was the tribal population excluded from the ambit of the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand?
Why was the tribal population excluded from the ambit of the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand?
- The State Assembly deemed it unnecessary for tribal populations
- Tribal communities voluntarily opted out of the Code
- Tribal rights are already protected under separate laws (correct)
- The UCC committee decided to leave them out
Which legislation retained the Uniform Civil Code in Goa after its liberation in 1961?
Which legislation retained the Uniform Civil Code in Goa after its liberation in 1961?
Where is Article 44, which mentions a uniform civil code, located within the Indian Constitution?
Where is Article 44, which mentions a uniform civil code, located within the Indian Constitution?
Which Fundamental Right guaranteed by the Indian Constitution is potentially violated by the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code?
Which Fundamental Right guaranteed by the Indian Constitution is potentially violated by the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code?
What aspect related to inheritance was not covered by the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand?
What aspect related to inheritance was not covered by the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand?
What was Baba Amte's profession?
What was Baba Amte's profession?
In which movement did Baba Amte work as a defense lawyer for many freedom fighters?
In which movement did Baba Amte work as a defense lawyer for many freedom fighters?
Where did Baba Amte spend some time adopting Gandhianism as his philosophy?
Where did Baba Amte spend some time adopting Gandhianism as his philosophy?
Which long march organized by Baba Amte covered more than 1,800 miles?
Which long march organized by Baba Amte covered more than 1,800 miles?
When did Baba Amte pass away?
When did Baba Amte pass away?
During which movement did Baba Amte organize a march spanning more than 1,800 miles?
During which movement did Baba Amte organize a march spanning more than 1,800 miles?
Where was Baba Amte born?
Where was Baba Amte born?
Which philosophy did Baba Amte adopt after spending time at Sevagram?
Which philosophy did Baba Amte adopt after spending time at Sevagram?
What movement did Baba Amte take part in during 1990, as mentioned in the text?
What movement did Baba Amte take part in during 1990, as mentioned in the text?
In which year was Baba Amte born?
In which year was Baba Amte born?
Where did Baba Amte die in 2008?
Where did Baba Amte die in 2008?
Which movement saw Baba Amte organizing a march covering more than 1,800 miles?
Which movement saw Baba Amte organizing a march covering more than 1,800 miles?
Study Notes
Uniform Civil Code
- The main objective of the Uniform Civil Code is not explicitly stated in the text.
- A five-member committee for the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand was chaired by Justice Ranjit Singh.
- The tribal population was excluded from the ambit of the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand due to unspecified reasons.
- The Portuguese Civil Code, 1867, retained the Uniform Civil Code in Goa after its liberation in 1961.
- Article 44, which mentions a uniform civil code, is located in the Directive Principles of State Policy within the Indian Constitution.
- The implementation of the Uniform Civil Code potentially violates the Right to Freedom of Religion, a Fundamental Right guaranteed by the Indian Constitution.
- Inheritance by sons and daughters was not covered by the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand.
Baba Amte
- Baba Amte was a lawyer by profession.
- He worked as a defense lawyer for many freedom fighters during the Indian independence movement.
- He spent some time at Sevagram, where he adopted Gandhianism as his philosophy.
- He organized the Bharat Jodo (Unite India) march, which covered more than 1,800 miles.
- Baba Amte passed away in 2008.
- He was born in 1914.
- He was born in Hinganghat, Wardha District, Maharashtra.
- After spending time at Sevagram, he adopted Gandhianism as his philosophy.
- In 1990, he took part in the Narmada Bachao Andolan movement.
- He died in 2008 at Anandwan, his ashram in Chandrapur District, Maharashtra.
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Learn about Uttarakhand Assembly becoming the first legislature in independent India to pass a Uniform Civil Code. Explore the aims and implications of a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens, regardless of their religion.
