Right to Education — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, is/are correct? 1. It mandates free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of 18 years. 2. It prohibits screening procedures for admission of children to elementary education. 3. It makes provisions for a 25% reservation for economically weaker sections in private unaided schools. 4. It applies to all educational institutions, including unaided minority schools.

The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, made which of the following changes to the Indian Constitution? 1. Inserted Article 21A, making education a Fundamental Right. 2. Amended Article 45, changing its focus to early childhood care. 3. Added a new Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(k). Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following statements best describes the 'No Detention Policy' as it was originally enshrined in the RTE Act, 2009?

Consider the following statements regarding the implementation of the 25% reservation under the RTE Act: 1. The Supreme Court upheld its constitutionality for all private unaided schools. 2. Minority educational institutions are exempted from this provision. 3. Delayed reimbursement from the government is a major challenge for private schools. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following initiatives is primarily aimed at achieving foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) for children in India, directly impacting the quality aspect of the Right to Education?