2017 · Q96
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Right to Education in India?
- 1Free and compulsory education should be provided to all children of the age of six to fourteen years.
- 2The imperative of the provision of the Right to Education Act, 2009 is that schools must have qualified teachers and basic infrastructure.
- 3There should be quality education without any discrimination on the ground of economic, social and cultural background.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1, 2 and 3
- B1 and 2 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D3 only
Explanation
RTE covers free, compulsory education for ages 6–14 (1), mandates qualified teachers and basic infrastructure (2), and demands quality education without discrimination on economic, social, or cultural grounds (3). Hence ‘1, 2 and 3’ = A.