General Studies MCQs

Question

Which Article in DPSP was modified due to the 86th Amendment Act?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Article 45

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Article 45”.
The 86th Amendment Act of 2002 modified Article 45 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) and inserted Article 21A, making elementary education a fundamental right.

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