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Question

Which Constitutional Amendment modified Article 45 and introduced Article 21A making elementary education a Fundamental Right?

  1. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
  2. 86th Amendment Act, 2002
  3. 44th Amendment Act, 1978
  4. 93rd Amendment Act, 2005

Answer:

Option B: 86th Amendment Act, 2002

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “86th Amendment Act, 2002”.

The 86th Amendment Act of 2002 introduced Article 21A and revised Article 45 to provide early childhood care and education.