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The answer is: B
Explanation
The correct option is B: Directive Principles of State Policy.
Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a proposal to replace the personal laws based on the scriptures and customs of each major religious community in India with a common set of laws governing every citizen. These laws are distinguished from public law and cover marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption, and maintenance.
UCC is explicitly mentioned in Part 4, Article 44 of the Indian Constitution, which states: "The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India." Article 44 is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy, which are guidelines for the state to follow while framing laws and policies.
Directive Principles of State Policy are not enforceable by any court, but they are considered fundamental in the governance of the country. They aim to achieve social justice, economic welfare, and national integration. The state is expected to apply these principles while making laws to establish a just society.
Therefore, UCC is not a fundamental right, a government policy, or a constitutional right, but a directive principle of state policy that the state should strive to implement.