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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 the highest court of appeal in India?

Who is responsible for the appointment of the members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

किस अनुच्छेद के तहत नागरिकों को वर्गीय भेदभाव से सुरक्षा मिलती है?

संविधान संशोधन के लिए मतदान कितनी बार किया जाता है?

किस संविधान संशोधन में "सौम्य" शब्द की जगह "विनम्र" शब्द का उपयोग किया गया?

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस प्रावधान को शामिल किया गया है?

राष्ट्रपति के आपातकालिक शक्तियाँ किस अनुच्छेद के तहत निर्धारित हैं?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the President of India?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने राष्ट्रपति के चुनाव में एकल मत प्रणाली अपनाने का प्रावधान किया?

Which of the following is the longest serving Chief Minister in India?