Which one of the following statements is correct? Right to free and compulsory education for all children of the age of 6 to 14 years is ___________________.
A
a fundamental right enforceable in law
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B
a fundamental duty
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C
a directive principle of state policy
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D
a fundamental right which, however, can be enforced only if the states makes an enabling legislation
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Solution
The correct option is C a fundamental right which, however, can be enforced only if the states makes an enabling legislation Article 21-A of the constitution provides right to education.This right was added by 86th amendment act,2002.