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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2002
Constitution & Amendments
Question No. 104Interactive Test Mode
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Q104. The 93rd Constitution Amendment Bill deals with the:

The 93rd Constitution Amendment Bill deals with the:

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — free and compulsory education for all children between the age of 6 and 14 years

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The Constitution (93rd Amendment) Bill was enacted as the Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002. It introduced Article 21A, making free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 14 a Fundamental Right. It also modified Article 45 (DPSP) and added Article 51A(k) (Fundamental Duty).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2002 (Q104)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Constitution & Amendments
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — free and compulsory education for all children between the age of 6 and 14 years

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2002 Q104

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2002 GS Paper I Question 104 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2002 Polity (Constitution & Amendments) question is Option (B): "free and compulsory education for all children between the age of 6 and 14 years". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2002 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Constitution & Amendments". You can explore all repeated questions from Constitution & Amendments in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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