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What are the differences between human capital and human development? OR Bring out the differences between human capital and human development.**Answer:**| S. No. | Basis | Human Capital | Human Development | |--------|-------|--------------|-------------------| | 1. | **Concept** | Narrow concept | Broader concept | | 2. | **Means of productivity** | Considers education and health as means to increase labour productivity | Considers education and health integral to human well-being | | 3. | **Link** | Treats human beings as a means to an end (increase in productivity) | Human beings are an end in themselves |

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Question 163

Examine the role of education in the economic development of a nation.

**Answer:** - **Knowledge and skills:** Provides quality skills and knowledge, enhancing productivity and earning opportunities. - **Acceptability of modern methods:** An educated individual can adopt modern techniques boosting the economy. - **Eradication of inequality:** Education reduces inequality by increasing income earning capacity of economically backward sections. - **Innovation:** An educated person can develop new skills and innovate new techniques.

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