Which of the following approaches is associated with Prof. Amartya Se…

The correct answer is Option (1) → Capability Approach

Option (1) Capability Approach — Correct. This approach is associated with Prof. Amartya Sen. It holds that building human capabilities in the areas of health, education and access to resources is the key to increasing human development.

Option (2) Basic need approach — Incorrect. This approach was first proposed by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). It listed six basic needs, such as health, education, food and housing, and left out the question of human choices.

Option (3) Welfare approach — Incorrect. It treats people as passive beneficiaries of development. It asks the government to spend more on education, health and amenities, and makes the government responsible for raising human development.

Option (4) Income approach — Incorrect. One of the oldest approaches, it links human development with income: the higher the level of income, the higher the level of human development.

Note: The same question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 31-05-2026 (Slot 1), and in CUET (UG) 2025 on 23-05-2025 (Slot 1).