Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Human Development

Question:
Who recognised that an increase in freedom (or decrease in unfreedom) as the main objective of development?
Options:
Amartya Sen
Mahbub Ul Haq
Both Amartya Sen and Mahbub Ul Haq
None of the above.
Correct Answer:
Amartya Sen
Explanation:
Nobel Laureate Prof Amartya Sen saw an increase in freedom (or decrease in unfreedom) as the main objective of development. Interestingly, increasing freedoms is also one of the most effective ways of bringing about development. His work explores the role of social and political institutions and processes in increasing freedom