Which Article in the fundamental duty applies, when a construction worker takes his 8-year son to the site rather than sending him to school?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Article 51A (k).
- The applicable article in this scenario is Article 51a (k) of the Indian Constitution, which is part of the Fundamental Duties.
- It mandates that parents or guardians provide opportunities for education to their children between the ages of 6 and 14 years.
- By taking an 8-year-old child to a construction site instead of sending them to school, the worker violates this fundamental duty.
- This provision aligns with the Right to Education under Article 21A, emphasising the importance of education for children.