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Question
On the basis of your reading of the passage given above and vour own research on the Right to Education, find out and discuss in your groups.
What about children not in schools right now ?
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Solution
The children who are not in schools right now will be at a great disadvantage. They won't get education as defined in the Act. They will stand to lose many opportunities to progress in life and live a contented life.
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