Health and Economic Growth
Health is an important factor for economic growth because a healthy person can:
- Work less hours
- Provide uninterrupted labour supply for a longer period — Correct Answer
- Only do manual labour
- Earn without working
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
A healthy person can provide uninterrupted labour supply for a longer period of time.
Key Points:
- Health, along with education, increases income generating capacity.
- A sick labourer must abstain from work — causing productivity loss.
📚 About this Topic — CH-4: HUMAN CAPITAL FORMATION IN INDIA
This multiple choice question is from CH-4: HUMAN CAPITAL FORMATION IN INDIA, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-4: HUMAN CAPITAL FORMATION IN INDIA to strengthen your preparation.
