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Constitutional Safeguards for Education

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Articles 21A and 45 highlight the state’s duty to provide free and compulsory education to children (6–14 years), while the Right to Education Act operationalizes it. Concurrent list status means both center and states legislate on curricula, teacher recruitment, and quality standards. Constitutional amendments like 86th (introducing Article 21A) reflect national prioritization of universal literacy and skill development. Midday meal schemes, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, and NEP 2020 further educational goals. However, disparities persist in infrastructure, teacher training, and digital access. Safeguards ensure no child is discriminated against, reinforcing inclusive growth as mandated by India’s welfare orientation.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian Constitution?

विधान सभा सदस्यों के विवाद समाधान की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में है?

What is the minimum age for a person to contest elections for the Lok Sabha?

Who among the following is known as the "Father of the Nation" in India?

Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution is related to the financial emergency?

अभियोजक की स्वतंत्रता किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Who is the head of the government in India?

राष्ट्रपति द्वारा दी जाने वाली शपथ किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?

आपातकाल की घोषणा किस अनुच्छेद के तहत की जा सकती है?

संसद की कार्यप्रणाली का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?