Question

20. Give a few examples of public sector activities and
explain why the government has taken them up.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:A few examples of public sector activities are the provision of water, electricity and some modes of transport. The government has taken these up because water and power are needed by everyone.

Answer 2

• Police, military, public roads, public transit and public education are examples of public sector agencies. Public enterprises and nonprofits which, like agencies, deliver programs, goods or services, but are independent of the government and may have sources of revenue in addition to public funding.

• The government has taken these up because water and power are needed by everyone. If the work of providing electricity and water is left to private enterprises, the latter might exploit this opportunity and sell these at rates which the masses cannot afford.