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What is one of the primary responsibilities of the government regarding public facilities?
What is one of the primary responsibilities of the government regarding public facilities?
- Facilitating international trade
- Ensuring available drinking water for all (correct)
- Increasing property prices
- Providing private educational institutions
Which statement best describes the funding of public facilities?
Which statement best describes the funding of public facilities?
- Public facilities are funded solely by private donations.
- Public facilities receive no financial support from the government.
- Public facilities are financed through taxes, duties, and subsidies. (correct)
- Private companies are entirely responsible for funding public facilities.
Why are private educational institutions becoming more popular in India?
Why are private educational institutions becoming more popular in India?
- Government institutions do not meet the growing demand for education. (correct)
- Government-run institutions are free of charge.
- Private institutions have lower enrollment requirements.
- Public education provides superior quality compared to private education.
How often is census data collected in India?
How often is census data collected in India?
What does the Right to Education guarantee in India?
What does the Right to Education guarantee in India?
Flashcards
What are Public Facilities?
What are Public Facilities?
The government ensures access to essential services like water, sanitation, and transportation. They are crucial for the basic well-being of citizens.
Are public facilities related to any fundamental rights?
Are public facilities related to any fundamental rights?
The Constitution guarantees the right to life, and access to public facilities falls under this right.
How does the government fund public facilities?
How does the government fund public facilities?
The government funds these services through taxes, levies, and subsidies. These funds help provide essential resources for citizens.
What is the role of private educational institutions?
What is the role of private educational institutions?
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What is the government's annual budget?
What is the government's annual budget?
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Study Notes
Public Facilities
- Governments provide essential services like clean water, sanitation, and public transport.
- These facilities are fundamental rights, part of the Right to Life.
- Funding comes from taxes, duties, and subsidies.
- Access to crucial resources like water isn't always equitable.
- Slums may have limited access to water while middle classes use private sources.
- Private companies often manage public services at costly rates, making them unaffordable for many.
- Governments need initiatives for equal access to public facilities for all citizens.
Private Educational Institutions
- Private education institutions are gaining popularity in India.
- This is due to the lack of capacity in government-funded institutions to meet the demand.
- Private schools charge high tuition fees, serving predominantly upper-class students.
- Lower-income families often cannot afford private education.
- Government-funded schools need significant improvements in quality and affordability to represent a truly democratic nation.
Government Budgeting and Revenue
- The government presents an annual budget to Parliament.
- This budget details their plans and funding for the year.
- Taxes are the primary source of government revenue.
- Taxes support public services and other government programs.
Right to Education and Census Data
- The Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Education for children aged 6–14.
- Census data is collected every ten years.
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