What do you mean by public facilities? Why are they important? Name two public facilities available in India.

(a) Public facilities are those facilities and services required. for society or for public to live a better life. These are generally provided by the government.
(b) These are important and have advantages as mentioned below:
(i) Money cannot buy all services required for a better quality of life e.g. pollution free environment and better transport.
(ii) It ls cheapest way and the best way to provide goods and facilities to the people.
(iii) It develops the national feelings and a sense of collective responsibility.
(c) Public facilities available in India are defence, hospitals, police and government colleges and schools.