Question

Right to education is a fundamental right emanating from right to _________________.

• A. freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 (1) (a)
• B. culture and education under Articles 29 and 30
• C. freedom under Article 21 A
• D. equality before law and equal protection of law under Article 14

Answer 1

The correct option is C freedom under Article 21 A

The Constitutional 86th Amendment Act, 2002 added Article 21A. The right to education is a fundamental right to freedom under Article 21A. The Article provides that "the State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of 6 to 14 years in such a manner as the State may, by law, determine."