86th Amendment Act
The Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act of 2002 inserted Article 21-A into the Indian Constitution to provide free and compulsory education to all children aged six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right in the manner determined by law by the State. Some important facts about the Right To Education Act are-
- Children have the right to free and compulsory education in a neighborhood school until they complete elementary school.
- It specifies that 'compulsory education' refers to the appropriate government's obligation to provide free elementary education.
- It also ensures compulsory admission, attendance, and completion of elementary education for all children aged six to fourteen.
- 'Free' means that no child shall be required to pay any fee, charges, or expenses that would prevent him or her from pursuing education.
- It provides for the admission of a non-admitted child to an age-appropriate class.
- The document states the sharing of financial and other responsibilities between the Central and State Governments, and parents in providing free and compulsory education.
- It outlines the rules and requirements for, among other things, Pupil Teacher Ratios (PTRs), buildings and infrastructure, school calendars, and teacher work schedules.
Important Questions from Constitutional Amendments
The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following?
1) Constitution of District Planning Committees.
2) State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections.
3) Establishment of State Finance Commissions.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Consider the following statements: In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee
1) is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India.
2) prepares the draft development plans for metropolitan area.
3) has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?
Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts introduced GST (Goods and Services Tax) in course of inter-state trade or commerce?
