Identify the sectors for which the "Welfare approach" argues for higher government expenditure?
A. Education
B. Defence
C. Health
D. Amenities
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A, C and D only
The welfare approach looks at human beings as beneficiaries or targets of all development activities.
A. Education — Correct. It argues for higher government expenditure on education.
B. Defence — Incorrect. Defence is not one of the sectors of the welfare approach.
C. Health — Correct. Health is one of these sectors.
D. Amenities — Correct. Amenities are also one of these sectors.
NCERT (2026-27):
Table 3.1: Approaches to Human Development |
