The State shall endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years. 30 This provision was added by which amendment?
Answer: Option C
The 86th Amendment Act of 2002 amended Article 45 of the Constitution. The earlier version dealt with free and compulsory education for children until they attain the age of fourteen years. The amended Article 45 now states that the State shall endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years. 31 The provision for compulsory education for children between 6 and 14 years was moved to Article 21A (Fundamental Right).