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Which of the following is NOT included in the rights affirmed by Article 21 of the Indian Constitution?
Which of the following is NOT included in the rights affirmed by Article 21 of the Indian Constitution?
What is a major challenge faced by water supply departments in urban areas?
What is a major challenge faced by water supply departments in urban areas?
In the context of privatization of water supply, what is a potential drawback?
In the context of privatization of water supply, what is a potential drawback?
According to the Supreme Court, what is the relationship between water and the Right to Life?
According to the Supreme Court, what is the relationship between water and the Right to Life?
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Who is primarily responsible for providing safe drinking water in rural and urban areas?
Who is primarily responsible for providing safe drinking water in rural and urban areas?
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What is one of the responsibilities of the government in a democratic country?
What is one of the responsibilities of the government in a democratic country?
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The Right to free education extends to all ages beyond 14 years according to Article 21.
The Right to free education extends to all ages beyond 14 years according to Article 21.
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What is considered a fundamental human right under Article 21?
What is considered a fundamental human right under Article 21?
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Governments are responsible for providing public facilities such as _______ and _______.
Governments are responsible for providing public facilities such as _______ and _______.
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Match the following rights with their descriptions as affirmed by Article 21:
Match the following rights with their descriptions as affirmed by Article 21:
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Study Notes
Public Facilities and the Role of Government
- Public facilities are services, institutions, and resources available to the general public.
- Examples include trains, buses, roads, power, and water supply.
- Governments are responsible for ensuring access to these facilities.
- Representatives in Parliament and State legislatures are elected by the people and thus are responsible for providing certain general facilities to the population.
- The government generates revenue through taxes to fund these services.
- Governments provide water, sanitation, healthcare, education, and transportation facilities.
Right to Water Supply
- The Right to clean water is a fundamental human right in India, guaranteed under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
- State governments are responsible for managing safe drinking water in rural and urban areas.
- Municipal authorities manage water supply in urban areas.
- Often, municipal water supply departments cannot meet the demands of the people.
- Some people have access to water from private companies or by digging bore wells but price can be prohibitive.
- Those in slums often lack access to sufficient water.
- Privatization of water resources could increase efficiency but also increase inequality as the cost would become prohibitive to the poor.
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Explore the essential services provided by governments, including transportation, sanitation, and healthcare. Learn about the Right to Water Supply as a fundamental human right in India and the responsibilities of municipal and state authorities. This quiz covers the public facilities vital for community well-being.
