Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the 'Right to Water' and the Constitution of India?
With reference to the judicial interpretation of the Right to Life in the context of water, consider the following 1. The right entitles every person to sufficient water for domestic use. 2. The water provided must be physically accessible and affordable. 3. The state is not obligated to prevent the contamination of water sources by private industries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following assertions regarding 'Public Facilities': 1. Once a public facility is provided, its benefits can be shared by many people simultaneously. 2. The construction of a school or the supply of electricity are examples of facilities where the benefit is restricted to a single user. 3. Public facilities are essential services provided solely by the private sector in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the role of the government in the economy: 1. The government plays a central role in regulating economic activities through laws. 2. The government has no role in the enforcement of laws concerning working conditions in private factories. 3. The government is responsible for ensuring that public facilities are made available to everyone. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following best defines the concept of 'Universal Access' in the context of public facilities?
Consider the following statements regarding the government budget: 1. It is a financial statement restricted only to the expenditure of the previous fiscal year. 2. It includes the plan for government spending in the coming year. 3. It accounts for the sources of revenue such as taxes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following diseases are directly linked to the consumption of unsafe drinking water? 1. Diarrhoea 2. Dysentery 3. Cholera 4. Malaria Select the correct answer using the code below:
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Right to Education' in India: 1. The Constitution guarantees the Right to Education for all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years. 2. The Right to Education Act explicitly excludes the concept of equity in schooling facilities. 3. Activists have documented that schooling in India has achieved complete equality in terms of facilities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is the primary source of revenue for the Government of India to finance public goods and services?
The term 'Basic Needs' in the context of public facilities typically includes which of the following? 1. Food 2. Water 3. Shelter 4. Sanitation
Consider the following statements regarding the experience of water privatization in Bolivia: 1. It resulted in a significant increase in water prices. 2. It was welcomed peacefully by the public without any protests. 3. The government was forced to take back the service from private hands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the water supply department in Mumbai: 1. It relies entirely on central government subsidies to function. 2. It raises enough money through water charges to cover its expenses on supplying water. 3. It operates the water supply through a public department rather than full privatization. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following measures is commonly adopted in Indian cities to recharge depleted groundwater levels?
Consider the following statements regarding sanitation coverage in India based on Census 2011 data: 1. The Percentage of households with access to drinking water was lower than the Percentage of households with access to sanitation. 2. Less than 60 % of households had access to toilet facilities within their premises. 3. Sanitation coverage is generally higher in rural areas compared to urban areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Assertion (A): The Right to Education is a Fundamental Right under Article 21A of the Constitution. Reason (R): This right guarantees free and compulsory education to all citizens up to the age of 25 years.
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a characteristic of a 'Public Facility'?
In the context of government revenue, which of the following is classified as a 'Non-debt Capital Receipt'?
The recognition of the Right to Water as a constitutional entitlement by Indian courts flows from the interpretation of which Article of the Constitution?
Considering access to essential resources and distributive justice, what is the principal argument against complete private control of water supply?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Right to Life': 1. It is a Fundamental Right guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. 2. It does not encompass the right to live a decent life with dignity. 3. It includes access to basic needs like health and water. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the private sector's role in public facilities: 1. Private companies are legally prohibited from providing water tankers or sealed bottles. 2. Private facilities are usually available at a price that only some people can afford. 3. The private sector plays a role in providing sanitation infrastructure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Assertion (A): The Annual Financial Statement must be laid before the Parliament. Reason (R): In a parliamentary democracy, the Executive cannot withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India without legislative authorization.
Consider the following statements about the water situation in rural areas compared to urban areas: 1. Rural areas generally have a better public water supply network than urban areas. 2. Sources of water in rural areas include wells, handpumps, and ponds. 3. All water sources in rural areas are owned exclusively by the State Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the constitutional distribution of taxation powers in India, which of the following is NOT a source of tax revenue for the Central Government?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Right to Water': 1. It has been recognized by the Courts as part of the Fundamental Rights. 2. It is explicitly excluded from the scope of Article 21. 3. It places an obligation on the state to provide safe drinking water. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Metro Rail projects in India: 1. They are funded entirely by private companies. 2. They are considered an alternative to the public bus system. 3. Massive expenditure on Metro rail has been criticized by some who favor upgrading the bus system. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the economic rationale behind the government charging user fees for public facilities like water supply?
Consider the following statements regarding the availability of safe drinking water: 1. It can prevent many water-related diseases. 2. Deaths due to water-related diseases are unavoidable even with safe water. 3. Children below the age of five are naturally immune to water-related diseases. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is NOT typically interpreted as a part of the 'Right to Life' under Article 21 of the Constitution?
Assertion (A): The 'Revenue Budget' deals with the government's assets and liabilities. Reason (R): The government budget is a statement of estimated receipts and expenditure for the coming financial year.