1. Under the Right to Education Act (RTE), which of the following statements regarding the admission of children to private schools is correct?
A)Private schools are required to reserve 25% of their seats at the entry-level (Class I or pre-primary) for children belonging to economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups.
B) Private schools are exempt from admitting children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups if their annual fee exceeds Rs. 1 lakh.
C) Private schools are mandated to admit children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups only if they voluntarily agree to do so.
D) Private schools have the discretion to admit children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups, but the admission process must be approved by the District Education Officer.