Identify the correct statements about welfare approach of human development.

(A) It looks at human beings as beneficiaries of all development activities.
(B) It argues for higher government expenditure on education, health, and social amenities.
(C) Its focus is on building human capabilities.
(D) It considers government responsible for increasing levels of human development by maximising expenditure on welfare.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B) and (D) only

The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B) and (D) only

Welfare approach: This approach looks at human beings as beneficiaries or targets of all development activities. The approach argues for higher government expenditure on education, health, social secondary and amenities. People are not participants in development but only passive recipients. The government is responsible for increasing levels of human development by maximising expenditure on welfare.

(C) is not primarily associated with the welfare approach; the focus on building human capabilities is more aligned with the capability approach.