Correct Answer - Option 1 : All children of the age group of 6 to 14 years.
The Right to Education Act commonly known as RTE Act 2009 is an act which aims to provide free and compulsory education to all children between the age of 6 to 14 years in India under the Article 21A of the Indian Constitution.
- No child shall be held back, expelled or required to pass a board examination until the completion of elementary education.
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It provides free education from 6 to 18 years for children with disabilities.
- According to the RTE Act, a teacher will spend a minimum of 45 hours in teaching including preparation hours in a week.
Whereas the Act Ensures the Right of Children with Disabilities by:
- Providing free education from 6 to 18 years.
- Promoting their integration in normal schools.
- Bringing them in the mainstream with other children.
- Facilitating them with special training in an appropriate environment.
Note: The RTE Act, 2009 ensures to provide free and compulsory education to normal children from 6 to 14 years of age. Hence, option 1st is correct.
