GK Question

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The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 made which right a Fundamental Right?

  1. Right to Information
  2. Right to Education
  3. Right to Privacy
  4. Right to Health

Answer: Right to Education

86th Amendment (2002): (a) Inserted Article 21A making free and compulsory education for children 6-14 years a Fundamental Right, (b) Modified Article 45 to focus on early childhood care (below 6 years), (c) Added Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(k) for parents/guardians to provide education opportunities. Operationalized by RTE Act, 2009.

Topic Constitutional Amendments - 86th Amendment
Exam Relevance Education as Fundamental Right question critical for UPSC Prelims and SSC exams