The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, which gives every child aged 6-14 the fundamental right for education, was assented to in which year?

Options

A. 2001
B. 1975
C. 2009
D. 1947

Answer

C

Explanation

Compulsory Education Act 2009 The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 (RTE Act) was passed by the Indian Parliament on 4 August 2009 which came into force from 1 April 2010. It provides free and compulsory elementary education to all the children in the age group of 6–14 years.