सहा ते 14 वर्षे वय गटातील मुलांना मोफत व अनिवार्य शिक्षणाचा अधिकार संविधानांत संशोधन करून भाग III (Part III) मध्ये एक अनुच्छेद (Article) समाविष्ट करून प्रदान केला आहे. कितवे संशोधन व कोणता अनुच्छेद ? एक जोडी निवडा.

The correct answer is Option C (86th Amendment - Article 21A).

Key Points:
• 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 and Article 21A:
• Constitutional Insertion: The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 inserted Article 21A in Part III (Fundamental Rights) of the Constitution.
• Right Guaranteed: It mandates 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 determine by law.
• Consequential Changes:
• Amended Article 45 under Directive Principles (early childhood care up to age 6).
• Added a new Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(k) for parents/guardians.
• Enabling Act: Parliament subsequently enacted the *Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009*, which came into force on 1 April 2010.
• Hence, the correct pair is 86th Amendment - Article 21A.
• Key Takeaway: The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 inserted Article 21A, making education for children aged 6–14 a Fundamental Right.