The Directive Principles of the Constitution stated that the government should provide free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of 14 years within how many years from the commencement of the Constitution?

Ten

The correct answer is Option 2: Ten

In 1950, when the Constitution of India was passed by the Constituent Assembly, it was noted in the Directive Principles of the Constitution that the government should provide free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of 14 years within 10 years from the commencement of the Constitution.