Class 8 Civics Chapter 9 Practice Question Answers - Public Facilities

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Which of the following is considered a public facility?
(a) Private swimming pool
(b) Public park
(c) Shopping mall
(d) Private hospital
Ans: (b) Public park

Q2: The responsibility of providing public facilities primarily lies with:
(a) Private companies
(b) Non-governmental organizations
(c) The government
(d) Individual citizens
Ans: (c) The government

Q3: Which Article of the Indian Constitution recognizes the Right to Water as part of the Right to Life?
(a) Article 14
(b) Article 19
(c) Article 21
(d) Article 25
Ans: (c) Article 21

Q4: In the context of public facilities, ‘universal access’ means:
(a) Facilities are available only to the rich
(b) Facilities are available to all, regardless of income
(c) Facilities are available only in urban areas
(d) Facilities are available only during specific hours
Ans: (b) Facilities are available to all, regardless of income

Q5: Which among the following is an essential public facility that the government must provide?
(a) Amusement parks
(b) Water supply
(c) Shopping malls
(d) Private coaching centers
Ans: (b) Water supply

Q6: The city of Porto Alegre, known for its low infant death rate, is located in:
(a) India
(b) Brazil
(c) South Africa
(d) Australia
Ans: (b) Brazil

Q7: Private companies providing public facilities often make them:
(a) Free for all
(b) Affordable for everyone
(c) Expensive, limiting access to some
(d) Unavailable in rural areas
Ans: (c) Expensive, limiting access to some

Q8: The main source of water for poor urban households is:
(a) Bottled water
(b) Municipal water supply
(c) Private wells
(d) Rivers
Ans: (b) Municipal water supply

Q9: The term ‘public facilities’ refers to:
(a) Services provided by private entities
(b) Amenities provided by the government for public use
(c) Facilities exclusive to government officials
(d) None of the above
Ans: (b) Amenities provided by the government for public use

Q10: Which of the following is NOT typically considered a public facility?
(a) Electricity supply
(b) Public transportation
(c) Private club
(d) Sanitation services
Ans: (c) Private club

True or False

Q11: The government is solely responsible for providing all public facilities.
Ans: False

Q12: Access to clean drinking water is considered a fundamental right in India.
Ans: True

Q13: Public facilities are only necessary in urban areas.
Ans:  False

Q14: Private companies can provide public facilities, but they may not be affordable for everyone.
Ans: True

Q15: The quality and availability of public facilities are uniform across all regions in India.
Ans: False

Q16: Classify the following as public or private facilities
(a) Electricity supply
(b) Healthcare services
(c) Public transportation
(d) Education
Ans: All are public facilities

Short Answer Questions

Q17: Why are public facilities important for a country’s development?
Ans: Public facilities ensure basic needs like water, sanitation, and transport, improving the quality of life and promoting equality in society.

Q18: What role does the government play in ensuring public facilities?
Ans: The government is responsible for planning, funding, and maintaining essential services like water supply, healthcare, and education to ensure accessibility for all citizens.

Q19: How does the lack of public facilities impact the poor?
Ans: Without access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare, the poor face health issues, lower productivity, and limited economic opportunities.

Q20: Explain why water supply should not be privatized completely.
Ans: Privatization of water can make it expensive and unaffordable for poor people, leading to inequality and a violation of the fundamental right to water.