Polity Practice Quiz 147

Q1.What are public facilities?

A. Facilities provided by private companies for profit B. Facilities that are essential for the public and should be provided by the government C. Facilities that are only available in urban areas D. Facilities that are funded by international organizations

Q2.Why should the government be responsible for providing public facilities even when private companies deliver some of them?

A. To ensure profit for private companies B. To keep a close watch and ensure facilities reach all people at affordable prices C. To reduce government expenditure D. To avoid competition among private companies

Q3.What process allows people in Porto Alegre to have a direct say in water department projects?

A. Online voting B. Public meetings and voting on priorities C. Elected representatives D. Referendums

Q4.According to the Indian Constitution, which of the following is recognized as part of the Right to Life?

A. Right to water, health, and education B. Right to employment and housing C. Right to internet and transportation D. Right to food and clothing

Q5.Who authored "The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation" and in which year was it published?

A. Granville Austin, 1966 B. Granville Austin, 1999 C. GIT Ramaswamy, 2005 D. Lawyer’s Collective, 2007

Q6.Why does the government make certain laws regarding markets?

A. To protect people from exploitation in markets B. To increase profits for producers C. To reduce competition among sellers D. To promote international trade

Q7.Which law specifies that wages should not be below a specified minimum?

A. Minimum Wages Act B. Factories Act C. Child Labour Act D. Trade Union Act

Q8.Why are workers often denied fair wages?

A. Because they have strong bargaining power B. Because they badly need work and have no bargaining power C. Because employers are generous D. Because the government sets high wages

Q9.Whose interests does the Minimum Wages Act primarily protect?

A. Employers B. All workers, particularly farm labourers, construction workers, factory workers, domestic workers C. Only government employees D. Only factory workers

Q10.Which law requires adequate safety measures in workplaces such as alarm systems and emergency exits?

A. Minimum Wages Act B. Law specifying safety measures in workplaces C. Consumer Protection Act D. Environmental Protection Act

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Polity Practice Quiz 147