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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

संसद के अध्यक्ष को किस नाम से जाना जाता है?

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

राज्य के अधिकारों की सीमा किसके द्वारा निर्धारित की जाती है?

In India, the power to declare war and peace is vested in which of the following?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?

What is the procedure for impeachment of the President of India?

अभियोजक की स्वतंत्रता किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution mentions the procedure for amendment?

Who has the authority to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

आपातकाल में संसद के सदनों में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?