Polity · 21 Jul 2026

Madhya Pradesh UCC Scheduled Tribes exemption

Consider the following statements regarding Madhya Pradesh's draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill:

  1. It bans polygamy and nikah halala and mandates registration of live-in relationships.
  2. It exempts Scheduled Tribe communities under Articles 342 and 366(25) of the Constitution.
  3. It was drafted by a committee headed by a retired Supreme Court judge who also drafted Uttarakhand's UCC.
  4. It sets the minimum marriage age at 21 for both men and women.

How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one
BOnly two
COnly three
DAll four
This question is based on: Madhya Pradesh's UCC Exempts Tribal Communities - So What Exactly Is Left That's "Uniform"?
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About this question

Why in news

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved a draft UCC Bill ahead of the Monsoon Session, replicating Uttarakhand's 2024 template including its tribal exemption, ahead of expected drafts from Gujarat and Assam.

Why for UPSC

UPSC tests whether aspirants can spot a plausible-sounding but incorrect detail (gender-neutral marriage age) embedded among otherwise accurate factual statements - a classic "almost right" distractor.

Prelims summary

Madhya Pradesh's draft UCC bans polygamy and nikah halala, exempts Scheduled Tribes under Articles 342/366(25), was drafted by Justice Ranjana Desai's committee (which also drafted Uttarakhand's UCC) and sets marriage age at 21 (men) and 18 (women).

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