Question

Two statements are given. Choose the correct option based on the statements.
Statements :
1. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 mandates free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 18 years in India.
2. The RTE Act mandates that private, unaided schools reserve 30% of their seats for children from economically weaker sections and socially disadvantaged groups.

• A. Only (1) is true
• B. Only (2) is true
• C. Both (1) and (2) are true
• D. Both (1) and (2) are false

Hint:

The RTE Act applies specifically to the 6 to 14 age group (matching Article 21A).
The mandated EWS reservation in private schools is exactly 25%.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
The question presents two statements about the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009.
We need to verify the specific age group and the seat reservation percentage mandated by the Act.


Step 2: Key Principle / Approach:
Under the RTE Act, 2009, the right to free and compulsory education is guaranteed to a specific age bracket, and a specific reservation percentage is mandated for private unaided schools.


Step 3: Detailed Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: The RTE Act, 2009, which implements Article 21A of the Constitution, guarantees free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years. It does not cover the 6 to 18 age bracket.

• Statement 2 is incorrect: Section 12(1)(c) of the RTE Act mandates that private, unaided schools must reserve 25% of their entry-level seats for children belonging to economically weaker sections (EWS) and disadvantaged groups in the neighborhood. It is not 30%.

• Since both statements contain incorrect factual thresholds, both (1) and (2) are false.



Step 4: Final Answer:
Both statements are false, corresponding to Option (D).