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) | Constant enrichment of people's capabilities |
| (C) | Productivity | (III) | Continuity in the availability of opportunities |
| (D) | Empowerment | (IV) | Equal access to opportunities |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
Equity, sustainability, productivity and empowerment are the four pillars of human development.
(A) Equity — this matches (IV) Equal access to opportunities. Opportunities must be equal for everybody, whatever their gender, race, income or caste.
(B) Sustainability — this matches (III) Continuity in the availability of opportunities. Each generation must have the same opportunities, so resources are used keeping the future in mind.
(C) Productivity — this matches (II) Constant enrichment of people’s capabilities. Human labour productivity grows when people get more knowledge and better health.
(D) Empowerment — this matches (I) Power to make choices. This power comes from increasing freedom and capability.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 22-05-2023 (Slot 2).
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.” “Productivity here means human labour productivity or productivity in terms of human work. Such productivity must be constantly enriched by building capabilities in people.” “Empowerment means to have the power to make choices.” |