Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Human Development

Question:

 Identify the main features of capability approach to Human Development.

(a) This is the oldest approach to Human Development.

(b) This approach was initially proposed by International Labour Organisation.

(c) This approach is associated with Prof Amartya Sen.

(d) Access to resources is the key to increasing human development.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Options:

(c) and (a) only

(c) and (d) only

(a) and (b) only

(a) and (d) only 

Correct Answer:

(c) and (d) only

Explanation:

Capability Approach: This approach is associated with Prof. Amartya Sen. Building human capabilities in the areas of health, education and access to resources is the key to increasing human development.

Income approach is one of the oldest approaches to human development. Basic Needs Approach was initially proposed by the International Labour Organisation (ILO).