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CLASS 8 |CIVICS | PUBLIC FACILITIES

Q.1. Why do you think there are so few cases of private water supply in the
world?
 Private companies primarily operate for profit. Providing clean and affordable water at
reasonable rates is often not profitable for them.
 The services offered by private companies are typically expensive, making them
inaccessible to a large section of society. This deprives many people of the basic right to
clean water, which is essential for a decent life.

Q.2. Do you think water in Chennai is available and affordable for all?
Discuss.
Ans: No, water in Chennai is not available and affordable for everyone.
 In areas like Anna Nagar, where senior government officials reside, tap water is available
for most of the day, and water tankers are arranged even during water scarcity.
 Residents of Mylapore receive municipal water supply once every two days.
 In Madipakkam, water is available only once every four days.
 In Saidapet, a slum area, residents rely on a common tap, which provides water for just
20 minutes twice a day.
 The cost of water is also not affordable for all. While the middle class and wealthy can
dig borewells or buy water from tankers and bottled water companies, the poor have
limited access to water.

Q.3. How is the sale of water by farmers to water dealers in Chennai affecting
the local people? Do you think local people can object to such exploitation of
groundwater? Can the government do anything in this regard?
Ans: The sale of water by farmers to water dealers in Chennai negatively impacts local
communities.
 Groundwater levels in surrounding towns and villages have drastically dropped, leading
to drinking water shortages for local residents.
 Private companies and water dealers pay farmers in advance to exploit water sources on
their land. They use over 13,000 water tankers, exacerbating the problem.
 This shortage also affects agriculture, resulting in reduced food grain production.
 Local Objections: Yes, local people can and should object to this exploitation, as it
threatens their right to essential resources.
 Government's Role: The government can regulate groundwater extraction, promote
rainwater harvesting, and enforce stricter laws to prevent over-exploitation by private
companies.

Q.4. Why are most private hospitals and private schools located in major
cities and not in towns or rural areas?
 Major cities have the infrastructure and modern facilities necessary to run such
institutions effectively.
 Skilled professionals, including doctors and educators, prefer to reside in cities, making
it challenging to establish quality institutions in rural areas.

Q.5. Do you think the distribution of public facilities in our country is


adequate and fair? Give an example of your own to explain.
Ans: No, the distribution of public facilities in our country is neither adequate nor fair.

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1. While cities often have pucca houses, many villagers still live in kuccha houses,
highlighting the inequality in housing facilities.
2. Many rural areas lack basic amenities such as good roads, schools, hospitals, sanitation,
clean water, and electricity.
3. Access to quality schools and hospitals is also largely limited to urban areas, further
marginalizing rural populations.

Q.6. Are all public facilities shared equally by all the people in your area?
Elaborate.
Ans: No, public facilities are not shared equally by everyone in my area.
1. Approximately 20% of the population lives below the poverty line and lacks access to
clean drinking water.
2. Wealthy individuals can afford bottled water and regular tap connections, while the poor
depend on public taps and limited resources.

Q.7. Data on some of the public facilities are collected as part of the Census.
Discuss with your class teacher when and how the Census is conducted.
Ans: The Census is conducted every ten years. The last Census was in 2011.
1. Government-appointed enumerators visit households to collect data on population,
occupation, and access to public facilities.
2. This data is compared with previous records to evaluate progress and plan for the future.

Q.8. Private educational institutions—schools, colleges, universities, technical,


and vocational training institutes—are growing rapidly in our country, while
government-run institutions are becoming less prominent. What do you think
will be the impact of this? Discuss.
Ans: The growing privatization of education has significant implications:
1. Education will become more expensive, making it inaccessible for many.
2. On the positive side, private institutions often adopt modern teaching techniques and
advanced facilities, enhancing learning outcomes.
3. However, inequality in society will deepen, as only the wealthy will be able to afford
private education, leaving the underprivileged with limited opportunities.

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