GK Question

polity medium true_false

The Right to Free and Compulsory Education for children aged 6-14 years is a Fundamental Right under Article 21A.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Article 21A was inserted by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, making education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6-14 years. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 operationalizes this right. It is enforceable against the State.

Topic Fundamental Rights - Right to Education
Exam Relevance Important amendment-based question for all government exams
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