In which year was the Right to Education made a Fundamental Right in the Constitution of India?

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MP Mahila Supervisor Official Paper (Held on: 28 Mar, 2017 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 2010.

Key Points

Right to Education Act:
- The Right to Education (RTE) Act was enacted by the Indian Parliament in August 2009.
- However, it came into effect on April 1, 2010, making education a fundamental right for children between the ages of 6 and 14.
- Article 21A was inserted into the Indian Constitution to ensure free and compulsory education to all children in this age group.