Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Human Development

Question:
Basic Need Approach of human development was proposed initially by which of the following person/organisation?
Options:
WTO
ILO
United Nations
Amartya Sen
Correct Answer:
ILO
Explanation:
Basic needs approach was initially proposed by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Six basic needs i.e.: health, education, food, water supply, sanitation, and housing were identified. The question of human choices is ignored and the emphasis is on the provision of basic needs of defined sections.