Polity Practice Quiz 137

Q1.What is the central role of the government discussed in Chapter 8?

A. Providing public facilities B. Regulating economic activities C. Implementing foreign policy D. Conducting elections

Q2.Which tragedy is discussed in Chapter 8 as an example of lax enforcement of laws?

A. Chernobyl disaster B. Bhopal gas tragedy C. Fukushima nuclear accident D. Minamata disease

Q3.What is one of the key ideas underlying Chapter 8?

A. Accountability of the manufacturer and government to workers and citizens B. Privatization of public facilities C. Reduction of government regulation D. Promotion of free trade

Q4.What should be separated in classroom discussion regarding public facilities?

A. The importance of government role from current unequal provision B. Water quality from water quantity C. Urban from rural areas D. Public from private facilities

Q5.What does the source text suggest students could do to learn more about the Bhopal gas tragedy?

A. Write an essay B. Create a wallpaper or skit C. Conduct a debate D. Take a field trip

Q6.Which earlier class textbooks are mentioned as providing context for discussions in Chapter 8?

A. Class VI and VII textbooks on livelihoods and markets B. Class V and VI textbooks on history C. Class VIII and IX textbooks on civics D. Class X textbooks on economics

Q7.What does the source text say about the fact that persons currently get different amounts of water?

A. It justifies government inaction B. It should not be a reason for the government not providing public facilities C. It is a result of market forces D. It is acceptable in a democracy

Q8.According to the United Nations (2002), the right to water entitles everyone to sufficient, safe, acceptable, physically accessible and affordable water for which purpose?

A. For agricultural use B. For personal and domestic use C. For industrial use D. For recreational use

Q9.Under which Article of the Constitution of India is the right to water recognized as a part of the Right to Life?

A. Article 14 B. Article 19 C. Article 21 D. Article 32

Q10.In which year did the Andhra Pradesh High Court restate that the right to safe drinking water is a Fundamental Right while hearing a case about water contamination?

A. 2005 B. 2006 C. 2007 D. 2008

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Polity Practice Quiz 137