Recently, a bill on Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was introduced. Consider the following statements about UCC and identify the correct statement(s) from them.

1. The Uniform Civil Code in India Bill, 2020, was introduced in the Lok Sabha as a private member bill.

2. UCC refers to the same set of civil laws applicable to all the citizens of India in all the personal matters.

3. The provision for UCC in the Constitution of India is mentioned under Article 44.

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The correct answer is Only 2 and 3Key Points

The Uniform Civil Code in India Bill, 2020, was introduced in the Lok Sabha as a private member bill.
- The UCC Bill was not introduced as a private member's bill; it was introduced by the government.
- Hence the statement is incorrect
UCC refers to the same set of civil laws applicable to all the citizens of India in all personal matters.
- The UCC aims to replace personal laws based on the scriptures and customs of each major religious community in India with a common set governing every citizen, addressing matters like marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption.
- Hence II statement is true
The provision for UCC in the Constitution of India is mentioned under Article 44.
- Article 44 of the Indian Constitution calls for the state to secure for the citizens a Uniform Civil Code throughout the territory of India.
- Hence III statement is true