In 2002, by which constitution amendment education was included in the original rights?

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RPF SI (2018) Official Paper (Held On :11 Jan 2019 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 86th Constitution Amendment.

Key Points

The 86th Constitution Amendment Act, 2002, made education a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14 years.
Article 21A was added to the Constitution, stating that the State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years.
Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 was enacted to implement the provision under Article 21A.
This amendment also modified Article 45 of the Constitution, directing the State to endeavor to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.

Additional Information

Option	Details
69th Constitution Amendment	It provided a special status to the National Capital Territory of Delhi, designating its administrative head as the Lieutenant Governor.
84th Constitution Amendment	It extended the freeze on Lok Sabha and State Assembly seats until 2026, based on the 1971 census.
42nd Constitution Amendment	Known as the "Mini-Constitution," it brought about major changes to the Constitution, including the addition of the words "Socialist," "Secular," and "Integrity" to the preamble.