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Q29 (CDS-I/2020) Economy › Growth, Development, Poverty & Employment › Human development indices Answer Verified

Which of the following are considered to be the four pillars of human development?

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The concept of human development, as introduced by economist Mahbub ul Haq, is built upon four essential pillars: equity, sustainability, productivity, and empowerment [1]. Equity involves ensuring equal access to opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender, race, or income [2]. Sustainability refers to the continuity in the availability of opportunities, ensuring that resources are managed responsibly for future generations. Productivity signifies human labor productivity or enrichment in terms of human work, emphasizing that people are the true wealth of nations [1]. Empowerment relates to the power to make choices, which comes from increasing freedom and capability. While some modern frameworks suggest additional pillars like security or cooperation, the standard academic and UNDP-aligned framework consistently identifies these four as the core foundations [2].

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  1. [1] Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 2: Economic Growth versus Economic Development > MAJOR INDICES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT > p. 24
  2. [2] FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY, CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 3: Human Development > THE FOUR PILLARS OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT > p. 16
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