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Question

Which of the following statements about Article 45 is correct?

  1. It guarantees compulsory education for children up to 14 years.
  2. It mandates free legal aid for children below 6 years.
  3. It provides for early childhood care and education for children below 6 years as a directive principle.
  4. It ensures right to education as a fundamental right.

Answer:

Option C: It provides for early childhood care and education for children below 6 years as a directive principle.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “It provides for early childhood care and education for children below 6 years as a directive principle.”.

Article 45 is a Directive Principle directing the State to provide early childhood care and education to children below six years, but it is not a fundamental right.