GS PrelimsPolityConstitutional Amendments2002

The 93rd Constitutional Amendment Bill deals with the

A

continuation of reservation for backward classes in government employment

B

free and compulsory education for all children between the age of 6 and 14 years

C

reservation of 30 per cent posts for women in government recruitments

D

allocation of a greater number of parliamentary seats for recently created States

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. The question asks about the subject matter of the 93rd Constitutional Amendment Bill (passed in 2001-2002, later enacted as the 86th Amendment Act, 2002). 2. This significant amendment dealt with education. 3. It inserted Article 21A into the Constitution, making elementary education a Fundamental Right. 4. Article 21A states: "The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the State may, by law, determine." 5. This directly corresponds to option B. 6. Option A relates to reservations in employment. Option C relates to reservations for women. Option D relates to parliamentary seat allocation. These were not the subject of the 93rd Bill/86th Amendment.

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