Q. Consider the following:
  1. Private Recognized Schools
  2. Government Recognized Schools
  3. Madarsas
Which of the above come under the purview of the Right to Education (RTE) Act?

Answer: 1 and 2 Only
Notes: The Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 mandates free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 in India. It explicitly covers both private recognized and government recognized schools, ensuring compliance with prescribed standards. Madarsas are generally exempt unless they fulfill certain government criteria. Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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