Correct option is C
The correct answer is (C) No child is denied admission in a school according to this Act, for the lack of age proof.
Explanation:
Under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act):
Section 14(2) clearly states:
“No child shall be denied admission in a school for lack of age proof.”
This ensures that children are not deprived of their right to education due to the absence of formal documents such as a birth certificate. Schools must admit the child first and can later verify the age through alternative means if necessary.
Additional Information (Other Options):
| Option | Statement | Correct / Incorrect | Explanation |
| (A) | Elementary Education = Classes 1 to 6 | Incorrect | The RTE defines elementary education as education from Class 1 to 8 (ages 6 to 14 years). |
| (B) | Free education up to age 16 | Incorrect | The Act provides free and compulsory education to all children aged 6–14 years, not up to 16. |
| (C) | No denial of admission for lack of age proof | Correct | As per Section 14(2) of the Act. |
| (D) | Act not applicable to Jammu & Kashmir | Incorrect | Initially true, but after the abrogation of Article 370 (in 2019), the RTE Act now applies to the whole of India, including Jammu and Kashmir. |
Information Booster:
Objective of the RTE Act (2009):
To make free and compulsory education a fundamental right (Article 21A) for all children aged 6–14 years.
To make free and compulsory education a fundamental right (Article 21A) for all children aged 6–14 years.
Key Features:
No screening procedure or capitation fee for admission.
No child can be held back, expelled, or required to pass a board exam till completion of elementary education.
Minimum norms for teachers, infrastructure, and pupil–teacher ratios.
Reservation of 25% seats in private unaided schools for children from weaker sections and disadvantaged groups.
Final Answer: (C) No child is denied admission in a school according to this Act, for the lack of age proof.
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