Which Article of the Constitution of India was amended in 2002 and a clause ' ' was inserted that said "who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years."?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Article 51A.

Explanation:

In 2002, the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act was enacted, which brought significant changes related to the right to education in India. As part of this amendment:

• Article 51A (Fundamental Duties):
  A new clause (k) was added to Article 51A under Fundamental Duties, which states:

  It shall be the duty of every citizen of India who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years.

• Other Key Changes Introduced by the 86th Amendment:

  • Article 21A (Right to Education):
    This article was added, making the right to free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 14 a Fundamental Right.
  • Article 45 (Directive Principles of State Policy):
    It was amended to direct the state to provide early childhood care and education for children below the age of 6 years.

• The amendment aimed to make elementary education accessible to all children and to ensure that parents and guardians take responsibility for facilitating this education.