Q. With reference to Article 21A, consider the following statements:
1.It makes the right to free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years a Fundamental Right.
2.The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, replaced the existing Article 45 in Part IV (DPSP) which now requires the State to provide early childhood care for all children until they complete age six.
3.Under Article 51A (Fundamental Duties), it is now a duty of every citizen who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child between the age of 6 and 14 years.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. This was added as a FR to ensure universal primary education.
- Statement 2: Correct. Article 45 previously covered up to 14 years; it was modified after 21A was inserted.
- Statement 3: Correct. This became the 11th Fundamental Duty (Clause ‘k’).
