Question
Download Solution PDFAs per Amendment of article 51A clause (k) said, “who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of _________ years.”
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 6 to 14 years.
Key Points
- Article 51A(k):-
- It was inserted in the Constitution by the 86th Amendment Act, of 2002.
- It is a fundamental duty of every citizen of India, who is a parent or guardian, to provide opportunities for education to their child or ward between the ages of six and fourteen years.
- (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002:-
- The 86th Amendment Act was inserted as 21A in Article 21 in 2002, which tells about the right to education.
- It became the fundamental right for children between 6-14 years.
- As per this amendment, the state shall provide free and compulsory education to 6 to 14 years in such a manner as the state may by law determine.
Additional Information
- Right to education: "21A.
- The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the State may, by law, determine.".
- Substitution of new article for article 45.- For article 45 of the Constitution, the following article shall be substituted, namely Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years."
- The State shall endeavor to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years."
- Amendment of article 51A.- In article 51A of the Constitution, after clause (J), the following clause shall be added, namely:-"(k) who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years."
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