1.
Choice 2
2.
The benefits of the public facility can be shared by many people. Government schools enable many children to get educated. The supply of electricity is essential for all households. Farmers can run pump sets to irrigate their fields; people open small workshops that run on electricity. Public transport help people commute at an affordable price. Public parks and libraries provide recreation for the citizens. Health care and sanitation are essential for a healthy life.
3.
Local authorities provide land and funds for setting up the services, whereas maintenance costs are sometimes financed through user charges.
4.
Buses
5.
Andhra Pradesh
6.
Option A
7.
Choice 1
8.
Choice 1
9.
Colleges
10.
Water shortages
11.
Choice 2
12.
Option A
13.
The main source of revenue for the government is the taxes collected from the people, and the government is empowered to collect these taxes and use them for such programmes.
14.
Rain water
15.
The important characteristic of a public facility is that once it is provided, its benefits can be shared by many people.
16.
Choice 1
17.
Affordable
18.
Society
19.
Sanitation is necessary so as to avoid contamination
20.
Public facilities
