Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below.Comprehension Passage: Right to EducationThe Right to Education (RTE) Act, enacted in India in 2009, marked a significant milestone in the country's educational landscape. It mandates free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 14. The Act recognizes education as a fundamental right and aims to bridge the gap between privileged and underprivileged sections of society.Under RTE, private schools are required to reserve 25% of seats for children from economically weaker sections. This provision seeks to promote inclusivity and reduce social disparities. However, challenges such as lack of infrastructure, shortage of trained teachers, and uneven implementation across states continue to hinder its effectiveness.Despite these hurdles, the Act has empowered millions of children to access formal education. It has also sparked debates on quality versus quantity, and the role of government in ensuring equitable learning opportunities.What percentage of seats must private schools reserve for economically weaker sections under RTE?

Reading Comprehension — Preparation

This question tests your understanding of Reading Comprehension, a key topic in the English Language section. The detailed solution above uses a step-by-step approach to show the reasoning, and where available, a shortcut that helps you solve similar questions in under 90 seconds during the actual exam.

Reading comprehension (RC) questions give a passage followed by questions that test how well you understood it. Question types include the main idea or title of the passage, specific details, inferences, the author's tone and purpose, and the meaning of words as used in the passage. Passages cover topics such as the economy, science, environment, society and history. A good approach is to read the questions quickly first so you know what to look for, then read the passage actively, noting the main point of each paragraph. Answer only from what the passage says or clearly implies, never from outside knowledge. For inference questions, the right answer is supported by the passage even though it isn't stated directly. Options that are too extreme or go beyond the passage are usually wrong. Regular reading of newspapers and editorials is the best long-term preparation. Practise the reading comprehension passages below. Every question has an explanation pointing to the relevant line in the passage.