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Question

As per Right to Education Act, 2009, a 'child' means:

The correct answer is
a male or female child of the age of 6-14 yrs.

RTE Act 2009 Child Definition

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, mandates free and compulsory education for children within a specific age group.

Defining 'Child' Under The Act

According to Section 2(c) of the RTE Act, 2009:

  • A 'child' refers to a male or female child.
  • The specified age range for a 'child' under this Act is from 6 to 14 years.

Matching With Options

The Act defines a child as:

A male or female child of the age of 6 to 14 years.

This corresponds to option 2.

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Important Questions from Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009

  1. Which Constitutional Amendment introduced the compulsory education to children between the age group of 6 to 14?
  2. Which of the following sections of the Right to Education Act, 2009 provides for the duties of teachers and redressal of grievances?

  3. RTE Act was implemented in India with effect from

  4. Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India lays down that education of children aged 6 - 14 years is a Fundamental Right ?

  5. According to the Right to Education Act 2009, which of the following is correct?

    I. Schools may charge capitation fees.

    II. Schools can use the screening process for admission.

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