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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 the head of the government in India?

संघीय ढांचे में केंद्र और राज्य सरकारों के बीच शक्ति का विभाजन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

न्यायपालिका के अधिकार का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण आधार क्या है?

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

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?

संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद में मौलिक अधिकारों का विवरण है?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने संसद में महिलाओं के आरक्षण का प्रस्ताव रखा?

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

Who has the power to remove a Governor from office in India?