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Right to Education (Article 21A) and RTE Act

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Inserted by the 86th Amendment, making free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6–14. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 operationalizes this, detailing norms for infrastructure, teacher-student ratios, and curricular frameworks. Private schools must reserve 25% seats for economically weaker sections. Enforcement challenges include teacher absenteeism, resource shortages, and variable state capacities. Yet, it has boosted enrollment, especially among marginalized groups. Critics call for qualitative improvements—learning outcomes, teacher training, accountability. RTE showcases India’s resolve to ensure basic education for all, bridging equity gaps in schooling access.

Practice Questions

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

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

न्यायिक स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस सिद्धांत का पालन किया जाता है?

भारतीय संविधान में मौलिक कर्तव्यों का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

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

केंद्रीय मंत्री की संख्या किस पर निर्भर करती है?

भारत का राष्ट्रपति किस प्रक्रिया द्वारा चुना जाता है?

Who is the head of the government in India?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the President’s power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन और भत्ता किस अनुच्छेद में निर्धारित है?