Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the Right of…
2023
Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE)?
- A.
No child is denied admission in a school according to this Act, for the lack of age proof.
- B.
The Act applies to the whole of India except the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
- C.
Elementary Education in this Act is defined as education from class 1 to 6.
- D.
The Act provides for free education to all children up to the age of 16.
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Correct answer: A
Under the RTE Act 2009 , no child can be denied admission for lack of age proof. Other options are incorrect because: The Act applies to entire India (now including J&K after 2019).
Elementary education is defined for Class 1 to 8 , not 1 to 6.
Free education is provided up to 14 years , not 16 years.