Indian Polity PYQ 84 of 375 · Fundamental Rights

Which of the following was added to the original list of fundamental rights?

  1. ARight to property
  2. BRight to constitutional remedies
  3. CRight to freedom of religion
  4. DRight to free and compulsory primary education

B.P.S.C. (CDPO) (Pre) 2005

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Correct answer: (d) Right to free and compulsory primary education

Explanation

According to Article 21A of the Constitution, the State shall make provision for free and compulsory education for all children of the age group of six to fourteen years, in such manner as the State may determine by law. Therefore, as the nearest answer, option (d) can be selected. Note– In option (d), in place of “primary education”, only “education” should be used.

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