Article 21A, inserted by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002, makes which of the following a fundamental right of children?
AFree legal aid to all persons accused of an offence by the State machinery
BMaternity relief for women workers in factories and other workplaces under State law
CAn adequate means of livelihood to every citizen of the Republic of India
DFree and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years
1. Article 21A reads: 'The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the State may, by law, determine.'
2. It was inserted by the Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002, and implemented through the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.
3. Free legal aid (Article 39A), maternity relief (Article 42) and livelihood (Article 39(a)) are DPSPs, not fundamental rights.
4. Hence option D is correct.
_Source: Constitution of India (Bare Act, updated to 105th Amendment Act 2021), Govt. of India Legislative Dept., Article 21A; 86th Amendment Act 2002_
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