The fundamental duty of a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of 6 and ________. 

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  1. 20
  2. 14
  3. 18
  4. 16

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Option 2 : 14
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The correct answer is 14.

Key Points 

  • On the 26th of August 2009, the Indian Parliament passed a historic act known as the ‘Right to Education Act’ or RTE Act but the RTE Act was implemented in India with effect from 1st April 2010.
  • It is an act that aims to provide free and compulsory education to all children between the age of 6 to 14 years in India under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution.

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Features of the RTE Act - 2009 under Article 21A: 

  • Prohibition of private tuition by teachers to equalize educational opportunities to all.
  • Reservation of  25% seats for children belonging to economically weaker sections in private schools.
  • 45 hours including preparation hours as the minimum number of working hours per week for the teacher.
  • Not to deploy teachers in non-academic work except elections, population census, and disaster relief duties.
  • Establishment of primary and upper primary schools within the distance of 1km and 3kms respectively from child's house.
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