Question

Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Education?

• A. Article 21
• B. Article 22
• C. Article 21 A
• D. Article 20

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Article 21 A

Article 21A of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Education.

Article 21A was inserted into the Constitution by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002. It mandates that the state shall provide free and compulsory education to all children aged 6 to 14 years. This was a historic step in ensuring that education is a fundamental right for every child in India, aiming to promote access to education and reduce illiteracy.

Additionally, the Right to Education Act (RTE) of 2009 was enacted to give effect to this constitutional provision, further defining the details of how education should be provided.