Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the Constitution of India (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002?

Options:

It made the provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years under Article 45.

Providing opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of 6 and 14 years' was made a Fundamental Duty of a parent or guardian under Article 51A.

It made it binding for the Government of India to set up a nodal ministry to ensure effective implementation of these provisions under Article 75.

Free and compulsory education to all children of the age of 6 to 14 years in the manner as determine by the State' was made a Fundamental Right under Article 21A.

Correct Answer:

It made it binding for the Government of India to set up a nodal ministry to ensure effective implementation of these provisions under Article 75.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - It made it binding for the Government of India to set up a nodal ministry to ensure effective implementation of these provisions under Article 75.

Explanation for the incorrect statement:
Article 75 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. It doesn't mention setting up a specific nodal ministry for education.
In conclusion, the 86th Amendment Act focused on making education a fundamental right and duty, but it didn't mandate the creation of a particular ministry through Article 75.