Question

Right to education covers children bet-ween the age group:

• A. 6-18 years
• B. 6-14 years
• C. 6-15 years
• D. 6-17 years

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 6-14 years

The Right to Education (RTE) Act of India covers children between the ages of 6 and 14. The RTE Act was enacted on August 4, 2009. It guarantees free and compulsory education for children in this age group. 

The RTE Act also: 

• Specifies minimum standards for elementary schools 

• Requires private schools to reserve 25% of seats for children 

• Prohibits unrecognized schools from operating 

• Provides special training for school dropouts 

• Requires surveys to identify children who need education and set up facilities for them 

• Sets norms and standards for pupil-teacher ratios, buildings, infrastructure, and more 

• Ensures that teachers are appropriately trained 

The RTE Act was introduced by the 86th Amendment Act of 2002, which added Article 21-A to the Constitution of India.