Consider the following statements regarding the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to Education Act (RTE):
- The law came into effect in the whole of India from 1 April, 2010.
- The Act makes education a fundamental right of every child between the ages of 6 and 14.
- The RTE Act is the first legislation in the world that puts the responsibility of ensuring enrollment, attendance and completion on the Government.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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Only 1 and 2
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Only 2
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Only 2 and 3
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All of the above
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to Education Act (RTE), which was passed by the Indian parliament on 4 August, 2009, came into force on 1 April, 2010.
The law came into effect in the whole of India except the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
It describes the modalities of the importance of free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 14 years of age in India under Article 21-A of the Indian Constitution and makes it a fundamental right.
The RTE Act is the first legislation in the world that puts the responsibility of ensuring enrollment, attendance and completion on the Government. In the U.S. and other countries, it is the parents' responsibility to send their children to schools.