The 86th Amendment Act, 2002 added a new Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(k), which mandates that it is the duty of every citizen of India who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years.
Identify the fundamental duty that was added in 2002 by the 86th Amendment Act.
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Fundamental Duties (The eleventh Fundamental Duty (86th Amendment Act, 2002))
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Answer: D. To provide opportunities for education to children between the age of 6-14 years
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