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Question 11 Mark
Why do you think there are so few cases of private water supply in the world?
Answer
Water is a basic necessity for all. Hence, a private company cannot be in a position to supply water at a rate which is affordable to all people. Due to this, there are very few cases of private water supply in the world.
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Question 21 Mark
Besides water, what are the other public facilities which come under Right to Life?
Answer
The Indian Constitution recognises the right to water, health, education etc. as being a part of the Right to Life.
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Question 31 Mark
Which article in the Indian Constitution recognises the right to water?
Answer
The Constitution of India recognises the right to water as being a part of the Right to Life under Article 21.
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Question 41 Mark
Which age set of children should get compulsory education according to RTE?
Answer
The Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Education for all children between the ages of 6-14 years.
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Question 51 Mark
State the reason for the maximum death among children in India.
Answer
Maximum death among children in India is caused by water-related diseases.
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Question 61 Mark
Mention some public facilities that only the government can provide and maintain.
Answer
Some public facilities that only the government can provide and maintain are roads, railways, sanitation, electricity and water supply.
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Question 71 Mark
Mention public facilities?
Answer
Healthcare, sanitation, electricity, public transport, schools and colleges, etc. are known as public facilities.
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Question 81 Mark
State the role of government in public facilities.
Answer
One of the most important functions of the government is to ensure that these public facilities are made available to everyone.
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Question 91 Mark
Mention some public facilities that are provided by the government.
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Give some examples of public facilities that are provided by the government.
Answer
Public facilities that are provided by the government are healthcare, sanitation, electricity, public transport, roads, schools and colleges.
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Question 101 Mark
What is government’s role?
Answer
One of the most important functions of the government is to ensure that the public facilities are made available to everyone.
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Question 111 Mark
What is sanitation?
Answer
Sanitation is measures taken up by the government to protect public health through proper solid waste disposal, sewage disposal, and cleanliness during food processing and preparation.
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Question 121 Mark
Is right to safe drinking water a fundamental right?
Answer
Yes. Right to water entitles everyone to sufficient, safe, acceptable, physically accessible and affordable water for personal and domestic use.
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Question 131 Mark
Why should government be responsible for providing public facilities?
Answer
Government should be responsible for providing public facilities in order to ensure that these public facilities are made available to everyone.
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Question 141 Mark
What is Universal Access to water?
Answer
Every person, rich or poor, has the right to sufficient amount of water to meet their daily needs, at a price they can afford. This is known as Universal Access to water.
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Question(1 Marks) - Social Studies STD 8 Questions - Vidyadip