Question

Which of the following clause forms part of the 86th Amendment Act, 2002, of the Indian Constitution?

• A. Constitutional status and protection to cooperative societies
• B. Elementary education was made a fundamental right
• C. Provided constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes
• D. Introduction to Goods and Services Tax

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Elementary education was made a fundamental right

The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 added Article 21A to the Indian Constitution, making free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years a Fundamental Right. It also: Modified Article 45 Added Article 51A(k) as a Fundamental Duty for parents/guardians to provide education to children. Other options refer to different amendments: A → 97th Amendment (Cooperative societies) C → 102nd Amendment (NCBC) D → 101st Amendment (GST)