Which Constitutional Amendment Act is known as the 'Right to Education' Amendment?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) 86th Amendment

Explanation:
• The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 made Right to Education a Fundamental Right.
• It inserted Article 21-A, making free and compulsory education for children 6–14 years a legal right.
• It also modified Article 45 and added Article 51A(k) (parental duty).

Information Booster:
• Article 21A was enforced on 1 April 2010 along with the RTE Act, 2009.
• India became one of the few countries with education as a Fundamental Right.
• RTE provides norms on pupil–teacher ratio and compulsory admission.
• It prohibits capitation fees and mental/physical punishment.

Additional Knowledge:
• 44th Amendment – Removed Right to Property from Fundamental Rights.
• 101st Amendment – Introduced GST in India.
• 61st Amendment – Lowered voting age from 21 to 18 years.