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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

अनुच्छेद 370 किस राज्य को विशेष दर्जा प्रदान करता था?

संविधान सभा की अंतिम बैठक किस वर्ष हुई थी?

Which of the following provisions is related to the emergency powers of the President of India?

Who is considered the "father of the Indian Constitution"?

विधेयक प्रस्तुत करने का अधिकार संसद के किस सदन के सदस्यों को है?

Who has the authority to dissolve the Rajya Sabha?

राज्यों के बीच शक्तियों का संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right under the Indian Constitution?

संसद में मतभेद सुलझाने के लिए किस व्यवस्था का प्रयोग होता है?

न्यायपालिका के अधिकार का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण आधार क्या है?