Match List - I with List - II:
| LIST – I | LIST – II | ||
| Pillars of Human Development | Characteristics | ||
| (A) | Equity | (I) | Power to make choices |
| (B) | Sustainability | (II) | Equal access to opportunities |
| (C) | Productivity | (III) | Continuity in the availability |
| (D) | Empowerment | (IV) | Better work efficiency |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
(A) Equity — this matches (II) Equal access to opportunities. Opportunities must be equal for all, whatever their gender, race, income or caste.
(B) Sustainability — this matches (III) Continuity in the availability. Each generation must have the same opportunities.
(C) Productivity — this matches (IV) Better work efficiency. Better knowledge and health of people lead to better work efficiency.
(D) Empowerment — this matches (I) Power to make choices. This power comes from more freedom and capability.
NCERT (2026-27): “THE FOUR PILLARS OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT … Equity refers to making equal access to opportunities available to everybody.” “Sustainability means continuity in the availability of opportunities. To have sustainable human development, each generation must have the same opportunities.” “Productivity here means human labour productivity or productivity in terms of human work. Such productivity must be constantly enriched by building capabilities in people. Ultimately, it is people who are the real wealth of nations. Therefore, efforts to increase their knowledge, or provide better health facilities ultimately leads to better work efficiency.” “Empowerment means to have the power to make choices. Such power comes from increasing freedom and capability.” |