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In which of the following years was Article 21A inserted in the Constitution of India?1. 20062. 20003. 20044. 2002

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 2002

The correct answer is ​2002.

  • The 86th amendment was made in the constitution in the year 2002.

  • This added a new Article called 21A after article 21 that made education for all children of the age of 6 to 14 years a fundamental right.
  • It states that “The state shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of 6 to 14 years in such manner as the state may, by law, determine. "
  • This article is not in the 1949 constitution, it was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002.

  • The process of amendment is mentioned in Article 368 of the Constitution. 
  • Three methods of the amendment have been adopted in it -
    • Amendment by ordinary law, 
    • An amendment by a special majority of Parliament, and
    • Special majority of Parliament and approval of State Legislatures.
  • The Ninth Schedule was included under the 'First Constitution Amendment (1951)'.


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