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Public facilities - class-VIII

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A school can also help in the development of a community or to solve a problem.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

School is a social institution of education. It plays a pivotal role in human development. Social development is one of the important dimensions. Schooling provides a person the logical thinking. It helps the student to emerge into a responsible being and help to develop its social sphere i.e., the community. It is through education that provides a human being the elements of human relation, economic efficiency, and civic knowledge. Furthermore, the technique of problem-solving helps the students to find a solution to a problem and make strategies. Thus, a school can help in community development or to solve a problem.

The society gives _____________ to schools.

  1. Owner

  2. Faith

  3. Interlinked

  4. Land


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Things given by society to schools are as follows:

1. Land
2. Donations
3. Manpower
4. Pupil
5. Nobel laureate
6. Necessary facilities like hospitals, grounds for seminars, library, etc.

How school participated in obtaining 'Clean Village' ?

  1. Launched cleanliness drive in the village

  2. Posters asking not to spit and dispose garbage properly

  3. Convincing residents of the importance of cleanliness

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Backed by the school, students launched a cleanliness drive in the village. They prepared posters asking people not to spit in the streets and to dispose garbage properly. They presented street plays and convinced the residents of the importance of cleanliness. Thus, the school had a part in obtaining the 'Clean Village' award for their village. It helped the village to build the unity.

What are the other various facilities provided by school?

  1. Library and Laboratory

  2. Medical facility and Study corner

  3. Playgrounds, school fence and ramp

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Each school has its own unique identity. Various other facilities are also provided except the basic facilities also. They are Library, Laboratory, Medical facility, Study corner, Playgrounds, School fence, Counselling centre, Insurance scheme, Ramp, etc.

What all assistance is given to the school?

  1. Construction of classrooms

  2. Libraries and Laboratories

  3. Procurement of sports equipment

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A school is given assistance in the construction of classrooms, libraries, laboratories,and procurement of sports equipment by various sections of society. The community has a role in the development of a school.

Why Parent Teacher Association and a Mata Palak Sangh is formed in a school?

  1. To inform parents about happenings in the school

  2. Learning through interactions

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

All schools have a Parent Teacher Association and a Mata Palak Sangh. They bring about a dialogue between parents and teachers. The school respects all parents alike. We must also inform our parents about the happenings in the school. We learn with the help of both teachers and parents. Their interactions are to our benefit.

Who all can lend a hand in the growth of a school?

  1. Past students and parents

  2. Writers, artists and sportsperson

  3. Scientists and industrialists

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Many people and institutions help to set up a school. Many parents, past students, writers, artists, sportsperson,scientists and industrialists lend a hand in the growth of a school.

What are the most important things to be remembered?

  1. Use of public services and facilities responsibly

  2. Development of community through schools

  3. Every child has a right to learn and go to school

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Education is a fundamental right of every child. We must use public services and facilities very responsibly. Schools lend a hand in the development of the community. Every child has the right to go to school and learn.

The society actively ____________ in all the school functions.

  1. Owner

  2. Interlinked

  3. Participates

  4. Requirements


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Society helps in the development of schools. It provides all the basic help to schools like land, donations, teachers, pupil etc. The society actively participates in all the school functions. No schools could be able to run without the help of society. A society forms a base for the school development.

How school helps in development of community?

  1. School becomes a agent of Cleanliness

  2. Prepare posters to prohibit spitting

  3. Street plays to dispose of garbage

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
A school can also help in the development of a community or to solve problems. The children of a school became agents of cleanliness. They prepare posters asking people not to spit in the streets and presents street plays convincing residents about disposing garbage properly.

Who can help the school in getting developed?

  1. Parents of students

  2. Past students

  3. Industrialists

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Following are the persons who help in getting school developed.

1. Good teachers
2. parents of students
3. School administration
4. Industrialists
5. Past students
6. Nobel Laureate

It is the responsibility of the _________ to link the society and the school.

  1. Owner

  2. Teacher

  3. Faith

  4. Apply


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A teacher plays a very important role in shaping a child's future. A good teacher is also responsible for the development and growth of a society. It is the teacher who linked the society and the school. A teacher brings creativity, discipline, sense of co-operation, mutual respect and knowledge in children. Not only students but a teacher teaches all these things to the society also.

What is a school?

  1. Just like a home

  2. Home having some unique features but not home

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
school is an educational institution designed to provide learning spaces and learning environments for the teaching of students (or "pupils") under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools.

Public facilities include police, banks, theatres, ___________.

  1. Parks

  2. Gardens

  3. Swimming pool

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The list of public facilities are as follows:

1. Government schools
2. Public banks
3. Police
4. Post office
5. Theatre
6. Parks
7. Gardens
8. Swimming pools

According to the Right to Education Act, every child between the ages of __________ must go to school and complete primary education.

  1. 2-10

  2. 4-12

  3. 6-14

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Right to Education is a Fundamental Right. It came into force on 1st April 2010. According to this act, every State shall provide free and compulsory education to all the children between the age of six to fourteen years. It is the right of every child to get themselves educated. They must go to school and complete primary education.

The school is our world outside our house.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is said that school is our second home. It is because our major time is spent in school. It is our world outside the home because we play and learn with our friends. Like in the home we are taught the moral values, similarly, the school shapes our behaviour. It establishes a solid foundation of knowledge. We treasure the time we spent at our school. School is a family of many families together.

Bus and railway are public facilities of _________.

  1. Transport

  2. Electricity

  3. Health

  4. Education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Public transport is transport system available for use by the general public. For example bus, taxis, railways, ship, trams, ferries, etc.

Schools thrive well because they are __________ with the society.

  1. Interlinked

  2. Participates

  3. Apply

  4. Land


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

School and society are interlinked with each other. Without each other support, neither of them will be able to grow. Society provides the basic infrastructure to the school and school provides the way to lead a better and good life to the society. 

We learn with the help of both teachers and parents.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parents are the first teacher of a child. The early steps of socialisation and personal hygiene are taught by parents only. The teacher helps in all-round development of a child. Teachers set routines of children and teach them in a friendly way so that they can grasp each and everything. Schools provide the best medium for learning by mentors.

The community has no role in the development of a school.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The community is a social group of human beings. A community gives prime importance towards educating its members and this can be done by establishing schools in the community. Education of the children is a social priority and this is not possible outside the community. Schooling helps a person to not only learn facts but also help him to develop the proper knowledge and skills. The importance of education can't be denied. Proper schooling helps in building a better community as a whole.

The society sends its children to schools because they have ____________ in the school.

  1. Owner

  2. Society

  3. Faith

  4. Participates


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

School not only shape a child's future in terms of study but it also provides the necessary things that are very important to lead a good life ahead. School teaches us how to be disciplined throughout our lives. It teaches us the sense of co-operation and team work. It increases our creativity. School teaches us how to be honest and humble. It teaches us to be kind, polite and trustworthy. That's why society sends its children to schools.

The school is the stepping stone for the progress of the society.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Schools primarily provide education. Nowadays schools are developing several activities to engage children to grow into responsible and healthy adult being. By educating children schools are contributing to the progress of society and nation as a whole. Children develop skills, art, and values and pursue a career in their skills of interest. Schools role cannot be denied in educating and progressing the society.

Schools are established to fulfill the necessary ________ in the society.

  1. Donations

  2. Society

  3. Interlinked

  4. Requirements


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Schools play a very vital role in the development of society. Schools are established to fulfill the necessary requirements in the society like good education, social culture, sense of co-operation, teamwork, ethics, mutual respect etc. All these things are necessary for the smooth functioning of a society. Schools provide a basic infrastructure to the society. That's why schools are established.

If the school develops the ________ also develops.

  1. Owner

  2. Society

  3. Teacher

  4. Land


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

School and society are interlinked with each other. The society provides the basic infrastructure like land, donations, pupil, teachers etc for the smooth functioning, growth, and development of a school. In the same way, the school provides education, knowledge, ideas, creativity, discipline, sense of mutual respect to the children. That ultimately helps in the growth and development of the society. Thus if the school develops the society also develops.

Who is the first beneficiary of the school service?

  1. Society

  2. State

  3. Nation

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Society plays a very important role in the development of the school. It plays a very vital role in removing mistrust and distance between people and school. It nurtures transparency of information and a culture of mutual respect. Society is therefore called the first beneficiary of the school service.

The school is one of the _________ institutions.

  1. Political

  2. Social

  3. Religious

  4. Economic


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A school is a social institution. School serves a number of purposes from building confidence to teaching us important lessons of life. School provides idea, culture, discipline, and gives us an opportunity to learn more about world culture and our history. School teaches us how to work in a team. School prepares us for the further battle of our life.

The society is the _________ of the school.

  1. Faith

  2. Apply

  3. Land

  4. Owner


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Society is a group of people living together in a more or less ordered manner. Society consists of men, women, children, actors, artists, students, officers, industrialists, businessmen etc. All these people help in the development of society. School also comes under the purview of society. A school consists of teachers, students, parents of students, industrialists who give donations, administrative bodies etc. These all people are the part of society. Without them, a school can't run. So the society is called the owner of the school.

The society was the first to _________ for schools.

  1. Apply

  2. Bare

  3. Expose

  4. Uncover


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

School is a necessity for the individual in a functioning society. The society was the first to apply for schools. Society gives us an understanding of social norms in schools. For a functioning society, school is very necessary.

The society provides the necessary _________ to establish schools.

  1. Children

  2. Donations

  3. Participants

  4. Teachers


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Society plays a very important role in the development of schools. Society provides the necessary infrastructure for the smooth functioning of the school. It provides the necessary donations from Industrialists, businessmen. actors to establish schools and for its redevelopment.

The school teaches _____________ to children.    

  1. Discipline

  2. Responsibility

  3. Self control

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

School teaches us the following things:

1. Teamwork
2. Discipline
3. Responsibility
4. Self-control
5. Gathering information
6. Socialization

School should serve as a miniature society.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A school represents society.  students from across the different community, caste, religion, races function under the leadership of the same authorities and share the same rules and regulations. Such wide differences prepare a school going child for the future. School as miniature society helps students to instill tolerance,  compassion and adjustment toward each other. The students work in discipline and as team cooperate each other just as what people in society do.

The ___________ has a role in the development of a school.

  1. Dissimilarity

  2. Community

  3. Aliens

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Community plays a very important role in the development of a school. It provides the basic infrastructure and environment for the growth and development of the school. The community provides the essential ingredients to school like land, donations, students, teachers, faculty and Nobel laureate for its smooth functioning.

What are the other various facilities available outside the home?

  1. Fire brigade and police

  2. Banks and theatres

  3. Parks, gardens and swimming pool

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Various facilities are available to us in our school. Similar facilities are also available outside the school. Various other facilities such as fire brigade, police, banks, theaters, parks ,gardens and swimming pools are also available. We must use these facilities responsibly.

What are the facilities outside the home?

  1. Transport like railway and bus

  2. Postal services

  3. Telephone

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Various facilities are available to us in our school. Similar facilities are available outside the school. facilities such as railway and bus are public facilities of transport. Postal services as well telephonic services are also a part of public services outside the school.

Each child has the right to go to school and learn. This is called the ____________.

  1. Right to vote

  2. Right to education

  3. Right to equality

  4. Right to free speech


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Right to education is a Fundamental Right. Article 21 A of the Indian Constitution states:- The state shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age group of six to fourteen years. The act came into force on 1st April 2010. It is the right of every child to go to school, learn and take education.

What is right to education?

  1. Right to go to school

  2. Right to learn

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
School is for everyone. Each child has the right to go to school. Each child has the right to learn. This is called the right to education. It is a very important aspect of the public life.

What is Right to Education Act?

  1. Ever child between the ages of 6 and 14 must go school

  2. Obtain and complete primary education

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the Right to Education Act, every child between the ages of 6 and 14 must go to school and complete primary education. For children with special needs, the upper age limit is 18 years of age instead of 14.

We must use facilities ____________.

  1. Carelessly

  2. Responsibly

  3. Irresponsibly

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Facilities are a place, piece of equipment, or amenity provided for a particular purpose. It is divided into public facilities and private facilities. It is our duty to use any facilities with due care. As a responsible citizen, we must use facilities responsibly. We should not harm or destroy the facilities like bus, train, banks, schools, hospitals, gardens, post offices etc. These are given for our use so we should also respect it and use it carefully.

The school is our __________ outside our house.

  1. World

  2. Building

  3. Hell

  4. Heaven


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A school is an institution designed to teach students under the direction of teachers. A school serves a number of purpose from educating and shaping a child's life to build confidence in him/her. School is considered as our second home. A school is our world outside our house.

Postal services, telephone, fire brigade are called ________.

  1. Private facilities

  2. Public facilities

  3. Personal facilities

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Following are the list of public facilities:

1. Government hospitals
2. Public banks
3. Telephone services
4. Postal services
5. Fire Brigade
6. Public schools
7. Parks
8. Public libraries
9. Daycare center

Among these which are the basic school facilities?

  1. Girls and boys toilet

  2. Drinking water facility

  3. Midday Meal Scheme

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are various school facilities for students. It is very necessary for every child to go to school and take primary education. The basic facilities provided by school to children are Girls and Boys toilet, Drinking water and Midday Meal Scheme .

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