Question 8 of 18intermediate💡 UnderstandShort Answer3 marks

How government organisations facilitate the functioning of schools and hospitals in India?

Correct Answer

In India, government organisations facilitate the functioning of schools and hospitals through various ministries, departments, and specific councils at both the union and state levels.

For the education sector, the ministries of education at the union and state levels, departments of education, and organisations like NCERT, UGC, and AICTE facilitate the functioning of educational institutions.

Similarly, for the health sector, the ministries of health at the union and state levels, departments of health, and organisations like the National Medical Commission and ICMR facilitate the functioning of hospitals. Furthermore, as India is a federal country, expenditures on both education and health are carried out simultaneously by all three tiers of the government: union, state, and local governments.

Exercise: EXERCISES | Q: 7 | (Page 16)
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Explanation

The answer highlights the specific government bodies mentioned in the textbook that facilitate the education and health sectors. It lists the respective ministries, departments, and organisations (like NCERT, UGC, AICTE for education and National Medical Commission, ICMR for health) operating at both union and state levels. It also notes the role of the three tiers of government in a federal structure like India.