Which of the following Amendment Acts led to the insertion of Article 21 A?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Eighty-sixth Amendment Act, 2002.T
This amendment led to the insertion of Article 21A in the Indian Constitution, which guarantees free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 14 years as a fundamental right.
- Eighty-seventh Amendment Act, 2003: It related to the reorganization of states and changes in the representation of states in Parliament.
- Eighty-fourth Amendment Act, 2002: It concerned the extension of the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
- Eighty-second Amendment Act, 2002: It dealt with changes in the representation of states in the Lok Sabha.