Polity Practice Quiz 146

Q1.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

Q2.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

Q3.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

Q4.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

Q5.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

Q6.What did the Andhra Pradesh High Court direct the Mahbubnagar district collector to supply to each person in the village affected by water contamination?

A. 10 litres of water per day B. 20 litres of water per day C. 25 litres of water per day D. 30 litres of water per day

Q7.What does the Indian Constitution guarantee for all children between the ages of 6-14 years?

A. Right to Health B. Right to Education C. Right to Food D. Right to Equality

Q8.Which part of the Constitution recognizes public facilities as part of the Right to Life?

A. Right to Equality B. Right to Freedom C. Right to Life D. Right against Exploitation

Q9.According to the source, who is responsible for providing public facilities?

A. Private companies B. Non-governmental organizations C. The government D. Local communities

Q10.According to Amu in the dialogue, why should slums have public facilities?

A. Because slum dwellers pay taxes B. Because slum dwellers are citizens and have rights C. Because the government has surplus funds D. Because it is a charity

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Polity Practice Quiz 146