Question

Which of the following is the correct option in the context of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act 2009?

• A. For class 1 to 5 - 200 working days and 800 instructional hours in an academic year. For class 6 to 8 - 220 working days and 1000 instructional hours in an academic year.
• B. For class 1 to 5 - 180 working days and 800 instructional hours in an academic year. For class 6 to 8 - 180 working days and 720 instructional hours in an academic year.
• C. For class 1 to 5 - 200 working days and 1000 instructional hours in an academic year. For class 6 to 8 - 220 working days and 1100 instructional hours in an academic year.
• D. For class 1 to 5 - 200 working days and 1200 instructional hours in an academic year. For class 6 to 8 - 220 working days and 1320 instructional hours in an academic year.

Hint:

Remember: 200 days/800 hours (Primary), 220 days/1000 hours (Upper Primary) under RTE Act, 2009.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand RTE Norms.
The RTE Act 2009 mandates minimum working days and instructional hours for elementary education (Class 1–8).
Step 2: Key Provisions.
For
Classes 1 to 5
:
Minimum
200 working days
per academic year.
Minimum
800 instructional hours
per academic year.
For
Classes 6 to 8
:
Minimum
220 working days
per academic year.
Minimum
1000 instructional hours
per academic year.
Step 3: Check Options.
Option (1) matches exactly with the RTE requirements.
Step 4: Conclude.
Thus, the correct answer is Option (1).