NextQ157

Argue in favour of the need for different forms of government intervention in education and health sectors.**Answer:** - Private institutions are guided by profit motive, making education and health facilities expensive. - Investment in education and health must be carried out by Central, State and Local governments as per federal structure. - Government should set up or encourage institutions in remote and rural areas.

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Question 156

Explain how investment in education stimulates economic growth.

**Answer:** - **Enhances Productivity:** Education adds to quality of labour, enhancing total productivity and growth. It turns human resources into human capital. - **Expands mental horizon:** Education helps people make better and rational choices. - **Develops science and technology:** Educated workforce facilitates adaptation and invention of new technologies. - **Raises standard of living:** Education opens doors to better jobs and salary. - **Increases participation rate:** Education makes the population capable of participation in economic, political and social activities.

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