Indian Polity PYQ 82 of 375 · Fundamental Rights

When was the Right to Education added through the amendment in the Constitution of India?

  1. A1st April, 2010
  2. B1st August, 2010
  3. C1st October, 2010
  4. D1st December, 2010

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Correct answer: (a) 1st April, 2010

Explanation

Through the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, a new Article 21A was added in Part III of the Constitution, under which the State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of 6–14 years. Also, under the amended Directive Principle in Article 45, the State shall endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of 6 years. In the same sequence, the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 was passed by Parliament, which became effective from 1 April, 2010.

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