Which one of the following is not among the four pillars of Human Development?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Capability
Just as pillars hold up a building, the idea of human development rests on four pillars: equity, sustainability, productivity and empowerment.
Option (1) Sustainability — A pillar of human development. It means continuity in the availability of opportunities, so that each generation has the same opportunities.
Option (2) Capability — Not a pillar of human development. The capability approach is one of the approaches to human development, associated with Prof. Amartya Sen.
Option (3) Productivity — A pillar of human development. It means human labour productivity, which grows when people get more knowledge and better health.
Option (4) Empowerment — A pillar of human development. It means having the power to make choices.
NCERT (2026-27): “THE FOUR PILLARS OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT … Just as any building is supported by pillars, the idea of human development is supported by the concepts of equity, sustainability, productivity and empowerment.” “(d) 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.” |