In 2002, the last Sub-Section (k) concerning the education of children was added to the Fundamental Duties. This same Amendment also introduced _________ into the Constitution.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Article 21A.
The last Sub-Section (k) concerning the education of children was added in 2002 as a component of the Fundamental Duties. This same Amendment also introduced Article 21A into the Constitution. Article 21A stipulates that the State must ensure free and compulsory education for all children aged six to fourteen years, according to the State's determination. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, embodies the legislative framework envisioned under Article 21A. It guarantees that every child has the entitlement to full-time elementary education of satisfactory and equitable quality in a formal school that meets specific essential norms and standards.