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Which amendment added Article 21A to make elementary education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6 to 14?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 82nd Amendment Act, 2000
  2. 86th Amendment Act, 2002
  3. 93rd Amendment Act, 2005
  4. 97th Amendment Act, 2011

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 86th Amendment Act, 2002

Explanation: Correct Answer: B) 86th Amendment Act, 2002 šŸ“š Explanation: The 86th Amendment Act of 2002 introduced Article 21A, which made free and compulsory elementary education a Fundamental Right for all children aged 6 to 14 years. It was a landmark step in the struggle for universal literacy in India. The amendment also modified the Directive Principle in Article 45 and added a new Fundamental Duty under Article 51A. This duty requires parents and guardians to provide educational opportunities to their children in that age group.