Correct option is A
The correct answer is (A) 2002
Explanation:
The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of the Constitution of India was enacted in 2002.
It inserted Article 21A, making free and compulsory education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6 to 14 years.
The amendment also modified:
Article 45 (Early childhood care and education)
Article 51A(k) (Fundamental Duty of parents/guardians to provide education)
Although enacted in 2002, Article 21A came into force in 2010 with the implementation of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009.
Information Booster:
Article 21A: Free and compulsory education (6–14 years)
RTE Act: Implemented from 1 April 2010
Education shifted to the Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment (1976)
Additional Knowledge:
Article 45: Focuses on early childhood care (below 6 years)
Article 51A(k): Parental duty regarding education
The 86th Amendment strengthened India’s commitment to universal elementary education
