With reference to the above passage, consider the following statements: 1. In developing countries, a strong institutional framework is the only requirement for human development and policy options. 2. Human development and economic growth are not always positively inter-related. 3. Focusing only on human development should be the goal of policymaking. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Passage

Individuals, groups, and leaders who promote human development operate under strong institutional, structural, and political constraints that affect policy options. But experience suggests broad principles for shaping an appropriate agenda for human development. One important finding from several decades of human development experience is that focusing exclusively on economic growth is problematic. While we have good knowledge about how to advance health and education, the causes of growth are much less certain and growth is often elusive. Further, an unbalanced emphasis on growth is often associated with negative environmental consequences and adverse distributional effects. The experience of China, with its impressive growth records, reflects these broader concerns and underlines the importance of balanced approaches that emphasize investments in the non-income aspects of human development.

QUESTION

CSAT

Easy

Comprehension

Prelims 2015

With reference to the above passage, consider the following statements:

In developing countries, a strong institutional framework is the only requirement for human development and policy options.
Human development and economic growth are not always positively inter-related.
Focusing only on human development should be the goal of policymaking.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because the passage suggests that human development operates under multiple constraints, not just institutional frameworks, thus broad principles beyond strong institutions are required.

Statement 2 is correct because the passage highlights that focusing exclusively on economic growth can lead to negative environmental consequences and distributional effects, showing that growth and human development are not always positively inter-related.

Statement 3 is incorrect because the passage emphasizes a balanced approach, suggesting that focusing exclusively on human development alone is not enough for effective policymaking, as growth and other aspects matter too.