Unit VII · Topic 10Uniform Civil Code – Previous Year Questions

9 previous year questions on Uniform Civil Code from UGC NET Law papers (2015–2025), including 1 match-the-list questions. The correct option is marked in green.

Questions

9 questions

2015

In which of the following cases the Supreme Court of India has not addressed the issue of Uniform Civil Code:

  1. (a)Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India
  2. (b)John Vallamattam v. Union of India
  3. (c)Romesh Chander v. Savitri✓
  4. (d)John Deingdesh v. S.S. Chopra
Answer & explanation

Ans. (c) : Romesh Chander v. Savitri Explanation: The Uniform Civil Code under Article 44 of the Constitution was discussed in Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India, John Vallamattam v. Union of India, and John Deingdesh v. S.S. Chopra. Romesh Chander v. Savitri dealt with matrimonial relief under the Hindu Marriage Act and did not address the issue of Uniform Civil Code.

2017

In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court held that "We are not prepared to express any definite opinion on the question whether there can be two Karta of a Joint Family."?

  1. (a)Moraka Properties v. Biharilal Moraka✓
  2. (b)Union of India v. Sree Ram Bohra
  3. (c)Nopany Investment v. Santosh Singh
  4. (d)Commissioner of Income Tax v. Govindram Sugar Mills
Answer & explanation

Ans. (a) : Moraka Properties v. Biharilal Moraka Explanation: In Moraka Properties v. Biharilal Moraka (1977), the Supreme Court observed that it was not prepared to express any definite opinion on the question whether there can be two Kartas of a Joint Hindu Family. The Karta is traditionally the senior-most male member of the family who manages the joint family property, and the question of whether two persons can simultaneously hold this position remained undecided in this case.

2018

In which case the Supreme Court held that the state should enact the Uniform Civil Code for people of India?

  1. (a)Chetan Dass v. Kamla Devi
  2. (b)Saroi Rani v. Sudarshan Kumar
  3. (c)Ashok Hurra v. Rupa
  4. (d)John Vallamttom v. Union of India✓
Answer & explanation

Ans. (d) : John Vallamttom v. Union of India Explanation: In John Vallamattom v. Union of India (2003), the Supreme Court strongly recommended that the state should enact a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens of India as contemplated under Article 44 of the Constitution (Directive Principles of State Policy). The court expressed concern that Article 44 had remained a dead letter and urged Parliament to take steps towards its implementation. This case, along with Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India, is a landmark case on the Uniform Civil Code debate in India.

Here are all the questions with answers and explanations:

2020- 2021Sequence / order

Chronologically arrange the following judgements of the Supreme Court of India on Uniform Civil Code: (A) Deniel Latifi v/s Union of India (B) John Vallamatton v/s Union of India (C) Sarla Mudgal v/s Union of India (D) Mohd. Ahmad Khan v/s Shah Bano Beguam

  1. (a)(C), (B), (D), (A)
  2. (b)(D), (C), (B), (A)
  3. (c)(D), (C), (A), (B)✓
  4. (d)(A), (B), (C), (D)
Answer & explanation

Ans. (c) : (D), (C), (A), (B) Explanation: The correct chronological order is: Mohd. Ahmad Khan v. Shah Bano Begum (1985 SC), Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India (1995 SC), Daniel Latifi v. Union of India (2001 SC), John Vallamattom v. Union of India (2003 SC). All four cases progressively addressed the issue of Uniform Civil Code and personal law reforms in India.

2020- 2021

Which of the following judgment does not deal with the need of enactment of 'Uniform Civil Code' in India?

  1. (a)Mohd. Ahmad Khan V. Shah Bano Begum
  2. (b)Ashok Hurra V. Rupa✓
  3. (c)Sarla Mudgal V. Union of India
  4. (d)John Vallamatton V. Union of India
Answer & explanation

Ans. (b) : Ashok Hurra V. Rupa Explanation: Rupa Ashok Hurra v. Ashok Hurra (2002 SC) developed the concept of Curative Petition in Supreme Court procedure — it does not deal with Uniform Civil Code. The other three cases all addressed the need for a Uniform Civil Code: Mohd. Ahmad Khan v. Shah Bano Begum (1985) raised the UCC debate through maintenance of Muslim women; Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India (1995) urged the government to enact UCC; John Vallamattom v. Union of India (2003) again emphasized the need for UCC under Article 44.

June 2019 · Q70

Which Article of the Indian Constitution states that 'the state shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India'?

  1. (a)Article 25 of the Constitution 25
  2. (b)Article 37 of the Constitution 37
  3. (c)Article 44 of the Constitution 44✓
  4. (d)Article 45 of the Constitution 45
Answer & explanation

Answer: (c) Article 44 of the Constitution 44

December 2023 · Q76Sequence / order

Arrange the following cases relating to advice/direction of the Supreme Court to the State to enact a uniform civil code in the chronological order (advice earlier to later) of their pronouncement

(A) Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum

(B) Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India

(C) ABC v. State (NCT of Delhi)

(D) Jorden Diengdeh v. S.S. Chopra

(E) John Vallamattom v. Union of India

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. (a)(A), (B), (D), (C), (E)
  2. (b)(B), (D), (A), (E), (C)
  3. (c)(A), (D), (B), (E), (C)✓
  4. (d)(E), (D), (C), (B), (A)
Answer & explanation

Answer: (c) (A), (D), (B), (E), (C)

June 2025 · Q19Match the lists

Match the following

List-I (Schedules under UCC of Uttarakhand, 2025)

A. Schedule 3

B. Schedule 7

C. Schedule 5

D. Schedule 4

List-II (Topic dealt under the Schedule)

1. Form of probate

2. Form of certificate

3. Form of caveat

4. Form of certificate and extended certificate

  1. (a)A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III✓
  2. (b)A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  3. (c)A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  4. (d)A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Answer & explanation

Answer: (a) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Explanation: Note from the source: Given

Answer- (b) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV / Correct Answer: (a) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III As per the Uniform Civil Code of Uttarakhand, 2025, the Schedules are mapped as:

• Schedule 3 → Form of certificate

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• Schedule 7 → Form of certificate and extended certificate Schedule 5 → Form of probate Schedule 4 → Form of caveat

31 Dec 2025 (Shift 1) · Q127

Which of the following case primarily deals with the concept of Uniform Civil Code?

  1. (a)Seema V/s Ashwani Kumar
  2. (b)Sarla Mudgal V/s Union of India✓
  3. (c)Dipanwita Roy V/s Ronobroto Roy
  4. (d)Pratibha Rani V/s Suraj Kumar
Answer & explanation

Answer: (b) Sarla Mudgal V/s Union of India

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