Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the recognition of the right to education as a Fundamental Right?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Article 21 A.

Explanation:

• Article 21A of the Indian Constitution was inserted by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002. It recognizes the Right to Education as a Fundamental Right for all children in the age group of 6 to 14 years.

• This article mandates that the state shall provide free and compulsory education to children in this age group.

• The Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, further elaborates on this provision, ensuring that every child has access to quality education.

Information Booster:

• Article 21A is a part of the Fundamental Rights under Part III of the Indian Constitution, ensuring that no child is deprived of education.

• Prior to the insertion of Article 21A, the right to education was not explicitly guaranteed as a fundamental right, though the Directive Principles of State Policy (Article 45) emphasized it.

• This amendment reflects India’s commitment to achieving universal elementary education.

Additional Information:

• Article 300A (Option A) deals with the right to property and its protection against arbitrary deprivation by the state.

• Article 20 (Option B) protects rights of individuals against arbitrary arrest and ensures protection from retrospective criminal laws.

• Article 33 (Option C) provides the power for the Parliament to restrict or abrogate the application of fundamental rights to armed forces, paramilitary forces, and similar services.