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The Constitution Of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan QUESTION #9367
Question 1
Article 25A imposes a duty on the State to provide free and compulsory education. What is the age range for children covered by this Article?
  • Three to fourteen years
  • Five to sixteen years✔️
  • Six to fourteen years
  • Four to eighteen years
Correct Answer Explanation
Article 25A, inserted by the 18th Amendment 2010, provides: 'The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of five to sixteen years.' This is a constitutional right to education, making it enforceable, unlike the Principles of Policy.