When was clause (K) of Article 51(A) inserted in the Indian Constitution?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (c) 2002

Explanation:

• Clause (k) of Article 51(A) was inserted by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
• This clause made it a Fundamental Duty of parents/guardians to provide opportunities for education to children aged 6 to 14 years.
• It complements Article 21A, which guarantees the Right to Education.

Information Booster:

• Article 21A (Right to Education) was also added by the 86th Amendment, 2002.
• The amendment made education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6–14.
• Article 51(A) lists Fundamental Duties introduced first by the 42nd Amendment (1976).
• India currently has 11 Fundamental Duties.
• The RTE Act (Right to Education Act) was enacted in 2009 to implement Article 21A.