alleryWhich Amendment of 2002 inserted Article 21A on free and compulsory education?
A42nd Amendment
B73rd Amendment
C86th Amendment
D44th Amendment
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 86th Amendment
1. Article 21A made primary education part of the right to freedom.
2. It was added by the 86th Amendment Act in 2002.
3. It covers children aged six to fourteen; the other amendments deal with different subjects.
_Source: Wikipedia, Fundamental rights in India, Right to Life and Personal Liberty_
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