With reference to Indian Constitution, consider the following statements : I. The Chapter on the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution seeks a Uniform Civil Code for all Indians. II. By 44th Amendment, the Janata Party Government

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Q: 31 (CDS-I/2003)
With reference to Indian Constitution, consider the following statements :
I. The Chapter on the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution seeks a Uniform Civil Code for all Indians.
II. By 44th Amendment, the Janata Party Government in 1978-79 deleted the Fundamental Right to Property.
III. Fundamental Duties were incorporated by the 42nd Amendment and added to Chapter IV.
Which of these statements is/are correct?

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Polity

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CDS-I

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The correct answer is option 4: I, II and III. Let`s analyze each statement:

I. The Chapter on the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution seeks a Uniform Civil Code for all Indians.

This statement is correct. The Directive Principles of State Policy, mentioned in Part IV of the Indian Constitution, includes Article 44 which encourages the government to work towards implementing a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens. A Uniform Civil Code would replace personal laws based on religion or customs with a common set of laws governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, etc.

II. By 44th Amendment, the Janata Party Government in 1978-79 deleted the Fundamental Right to Property.

This statement is correct. The 44th Amendment Act, passed in 1978-79, removed the Right to Property as a fundamental right from the Indian Constitution. It was done to overcome some of the issues related to land reforms and to prioritize social welfare over individual property rights. Though no longer a fundamental right, the Right to Property was retained as a legal right under Article 300A.

III. Fundamental Duties were incorporated by the 42nd Amendment and added to Chapter IV.

This statement is correct. The 42nd Amendment Act, passed in