UPSC Indian Polity and Civics Fundamental Rights and Duties Question Bank Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy

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    Which one among the following statements regarding the constitutionally guaranteed Right to Education in India correct?

    A) This right covers both child and adult illiteracy and therefore, universally guarantees education to all citizens of India.

    B) This right is a child right covering the age group of 6 14 years and becomes operational from the year 2015.

    C) This right has been taken from the British Constitution which was the first Welfare State in the world.

    D) This right has been given to all Indian children between the ages of 6 to 14 years under the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act.

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    The 86th amendment to the Constitution approved in 2002 providing free and compulsory education to all children age 6 to 14 years has been notified. It included Article 21 in the Indian constitution making education a fundamental right.


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