General Studies MCQs

Question

Which amendment inserted Article 21A into the Indian Constitution?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 86th Amendment Act, 2002

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “86th Amendment Act, 2002”.
Article 21A, which enshrines the right to education as a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14, was inserted into the Indian Constitution by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002.

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