Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Human Development

Question:

Which of the following statement (s) is are true about the concept of human development?

Options:

Human development was recognised as an important part of development only in 1950s.

Human development means development that enlarges people’s choices and improves their lives.

The concept of human development was introduced by Amartya Sen.

The basic goal of development is to create conditions where people can live comfortable lives.

Correct Answer:

Human development means development that enlarges people’s choices and improves their lives.

Explanation:

For many decades, a country’s level of development was measured only in terms of its economic growth. This meant that the bigger the economy of the country, the more developed it was considered, even though this growth did not really mean much change in the lives of most people. The idea that the quality of life people enjoy in a country, the opportunities they have and freedoms they enjoy, are important aspects of development, is not new. These ideas were clearly spelt out for the first time in the late eighties and early nineties. The works of two South Asian economists, Mahbub-ul-Haq and Amartya Sen are important in this regard. The basic goal of development is to create conditions where people can live meaningful lives and not comfortable lives. Dr Haq has described human development as development that enlarges people’s choices and improves their lives