Government Responsibilities and Public Facilities

The video discusses the government's role in managing budgets and taxes, emphasizing its responsibilities in education, public facilities, and rural development. It highlights the importance of electricity and public distribution systems, and explains the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. The video also compares rural and urban development, stressing the need for government revenue to support these initiatives.

What is one of the primary responsibilities of the government in the education sector?

• To increase tuition fees in government schools

• To privatize all educational institutions

• To eliminate public schools

• To ensure education is accessible to all citizens

Why is electricity considered a crucial public facility?

• It is only used for lighting homes

• It is essential for both daily life and business operations

• It is not necessary for rural areas

• It is only important for urban areas

What is the role of the government in ensuring public facilities?

• To limit access to urban areas only

• To privatize all public facilities

• To ensure their availability and maintenance

• To charge high fees for public facilities

What does the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act ensure?

• Free education for all rural children

• 100 days of work with fair wages in rural areas

• Subsidized electricity for urban areas

• Free healthcare for all citizens

How does the government support rural employment through MNREGA?

• By providing free education

• By ensuring 100 days of work with fair wages

• By offering free healthcare

• By providing free housing

How does the Public Distribution System support the poor?

• By providing free housing

• By giving free electricity

• By offering subsidized food grains

• By providing free transportation

What is the purpose of the Annapurna scheme?

• To offer 10 kgs of rice freely to the poorest

• To provide free education

• To provide free healthcare

• To supply free electricity

What is a significant challenge in rural development compared to urban areas?

• Lack of interest in agriculture

• Heavy reliance on agriculture and slower infrastructure development

• Excessive industrialization

• Overpopulation in rural areas

What is the impact of delayed rainfall on agriculture?

• It reduces the need for irrigation

• It has no impact on crop production

• It leads to early harvesting

• It increases the cost of agricultural products

What is a key factor in the slow development of rural areas?

• Heavy reliance on agriculture and lack of infrastructure

• Overpopulation in urban areas

• Lack of government interest

• Excessive urban migration