Consider the following statements regarding the Constitution of India:

1. Article 21A was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002 and provides for the right to education for children aged 6 to 14 years.

2. Article 32 provides the right to constitutional remedies which empower the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of fundamental rights.

3. Article 242 to Article 242-O relates to Panchayats, providing a framework for their creation and functioning in India.

4. Twelfth Schedule is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Law; it was added by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985, and sets the provisions for disqualification of elected members on the grounds of defection.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:
•Statement 1 is correct– Article 21A was inserted by the86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, making education aFundamental Rightfor children aged6 to 14 years.
•Statement 2 is correct– Article 32 guarantees theRight to Constitutional Remedies, allowing citizens to approach theSupreme Courtdirectly for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
•Statement 3 is incorrect– There areno Articles from 242 to 242-Oin the Constitution. Panchayats are dealt underPart IX (Articles 243 to 243-O).
•Statement 4 is incorrect– TheAnti-Defection Lawisnot in the Twelfth Schedule. It is contained in theTenth Schedule, added by the52nd Amendment Act, 1985.

Information Booster:
• Article 21A guaranteesfree and compulsory educationto children aged 6–14.
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called Article 32 the"heart and soul"of the Constitution.
• TheTenth Scheduledeals with disqualification on the ground of defection (Anti-Defection Law).
•Twelfth Schedule(added by 74th Amendment Act, 1992) lists thefunctions of Municipalities.
• Panchayati Raj System was constitutionalized by the73rd Amendment Act, 1992.
• Article 243 to 243-O cover all aspects related toPanchayats.

Additional Information:
•Article 21A– Fundamental Right added in 2002 under Directive Principles.
•Article 32– Enforced through writs like Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, etc.
•Part IX– Contains Articles 243 to 243-O related to Panchayats.
•Tenth Schedule– Anti-defection provisions apply to both Parliament and State Legislatures.
•Twelfth Schedule– Lists 18 functions assigned to Urban Local Bodies (e.g., Urban planning, Water supply).