General Knowledge Practice Quiz 144

Q1.According to the source, what is the term used for essential facilities like water, healthcare, sanitation, electricity, public transport, schools, and colleges that need to be provided for everyone?

A. Public goods B. Public facilities C. Basic amenities D. Social infrastructure

Q2.Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) is referenced in the source text?

A. SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation B. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being C. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities D. The source does not specify which SDG

Q3.What is an important aspect of the Right to Education?

A. Free textbooks for all B. Equity in schooling facilities C. Mid-day meals in schools D. Transportation for rural children

Q4.What have activists and scholars documented about schooling in India?

A. It is universally accessible B. It continues to be highly unequal C. It has achieved full equity D. It is free for all age groups

Q5.What does the text mention as an example of a preventable disease that needs eradication?

A. Malaria B. Polio C. Tuberculosis D. COVID-19

Q6.What percentage of Chennai's water needs does municipal supply meet on average?

A. About 25% B. About 50% C. About 75% D. About 90%

Q7.Which areas in Chennai receive more water from municipal supply?

A. Areas far from storage points B. Areas close to storage points C. Areas with high population density D. Areas with low population density

Q8.How do middle-class residents in Chennai cope with water shortages?

A. By relying solely on municipal supply B. By digging borewells, buying water from tankers, and using bottled water C. By migrating to other cities D. By reducing water consumption drastically

Q9.What is the main source of safe drinking water for the wealthy in Chennai?

A. Municipal tap water B. Bottled water and water purifiers C. Rainwater harvesting D. Community wells

Q10.In rural areas, what are the common sources of water mentioned?

A. Rivers and lakes B. Wells, handpumps, ponds, and overhead tanks C. Canals and dams D. Municipal pipelines

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General Knowledge Practice Quiz 144