Q. Public facilities are most important because—
A). They can be sold for profit
B). They ensure equitable access for all
C). Only the rich can use them
D). They reduce government expenses
Answer: B). They ensure equitable access for all
Explanation: Public facilities aim at universal and equal access, not profit.
Q. Which of the following is considered a public facility?
A). Private gym
B). Private swimming pool
C). Shopping mall
D). Electricity
Answer: D). Electricity
Explanation: Public facilities are essential services such as electricity, water, roads, and schools, provided to all.
Q. The main responsibility of providing public facilities lies with—
A). Corporates
B). Governments
C). Private hospitals
D). International NGOs
Answer: B). Governments
Explanation: It is the government’s duty to ensure essential services reach all citizens.
Q. Which is a key feature of public facilities?
A). They are profit-oriented
B). They must be affordable and accessible
C). Only private companies run them
D). They are used only by officers
Answer: B). They must be affordable and accessible
Explanation: Public facilities must be accessible to all.
Q. Water supply is considered a public facility because—
A). It is cheap to provide
B). People cannot live without it
C). It comes from private sources
D). Government doesn’t want to regulate it
Answer: B). People cannot live without it
Explanation: Water is a basic necessity.
Q. Privatisation of water supply often leads to—
A). Lower costs
B). Free distribution
C). Higher water charges
D). Universal access
Answer: C). Higher water charges
Explanation: Private companies work for profit.
Q. A drawback of private companies managing water supply is—
A). They make water free
B). They improve quality
C). They raise the price of water
D). They distribute water equally
Answer: C). They raise the price of water
Explanation: Private companies work for profit, leading to higher water charges.
Q. The right to water comes under which Fundamental Right?
A). Right to Education
B). Right to Life
C). Right to Equality
D). Right to Constitutional Remedies
Answer: B). Right to Life
Explanation: The Supreme Court has held that clean drinking water is part of the Right to Life (Article 21).
Q. Access to public facilities in India is—
A). The same for everyone
B). Unequal and depends on location and income
C). Available only in rural areas
D). Denied to all citizens
Answer: B). Unequal and depends on location and income
Explanation: There are large inequalities; richer areas get more reliable services.
Q. A disadvantage of private companies managing public facilities is—
A). Water becomes more affordable
B). Service quality always drops
C). Costs usually increase
D). No need for regulation
Answer: C). Costs usually increase
Q. Under the Right to Education Act, 2009, education is made a Fundamental Right for children between which age group?
A). 3 to 14 years
B). 6 to 14 years
C). 6 to 18 years
D). 5 to 10 years
Answer: B). 6 to 14 years
Explanation: Article 21A guarantees free and compulsory education to children aged 6–14 years.
Q. According to the Urban Water Commission, the recommended daily water use per person in urban areas is approximately
A). 55 litres per day
B). 75 litres per day
C). 135 litres per day
D). 200 litres per day
Answer: C). 135 litres per day
Explanation: Most Urban Water Commission guidelines and national urban water supply standards recommend around 135 litres per person per day for basic urban needs such as drinking, cooking, bathing, and cleaning.