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AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.

Q1. [1] medium thorough-understanding
[short_answer] A state government doubles its spending on hospitals and schools, yet most citizens still cannot access quality healthcare or education. Does increased government spending alone guarantee better development outcomes? Explain with reference to how public facilities and their equitable delivery shape human well-being.
  1. A Per capita income growth
  2. B Effective functioning of public facilities and distribution systems
  3. C Rise in net attendance ratio
  4. D Increase in infant mortality rate
Generated by claude-sonnet-4-6 · 2026-06-26 13:22 · grounding rag
Model Answer

Answer: B — Effective functioning of public facilities and distribution systems

Increased spending alone does not guarantee development. As seen in Kerala, low IMR results from adequate provision and equitable delivery of health and education facilities, not just higher expenditure.

Explanation

The textbook explicitly states: "Kerala has a low Infant Mortality Rate because it has adequate provision of basic health and educational facilities." It also notes that in some states the PDS functions well, improving health and nutrition. The key examiner expectation is recognising that how public facilities function and reach citizens matters more than the mere amount spent — making Option B the correct answer.

Previous-year CBSE Grade 10 board exam questions, organised by subject and chapter, each with a model answer — free to read and print.