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: Verify Statement 1 about RTE age range.
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 mandates free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years, not 6 to 18 years as stated. Statement 1 is false.
Step 2: Verify Statement 2 about private schools.
While Section 12(1)(c) of the RTE Act requires non-minority private unaided schools to reserve 25% seats, minority-managed unaided institutions are exempt under Supreme Court rulings. The broad claim that all private, unaided schools must reserve seats is not accurate. Statement 2 is also false.
Step 3: Conclude.
Both statements are false.
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