Question

Right to education' was inserted in Part III of the constitution by:

• A. 86th Amendment Act 2002
• B. 85th Amendment Act 2001
• C. 82nd Amendment Act 2000
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 86th Amendment Act 2002

The 86th amendment to constitution of India in 2002, provided right to education as a fundamental right in part-III of the Constitution. A new article 21A was inserted which made right to education a fundamental right for children between 6-14 years.