Question

Choose the correct option.

Assertion (A): Expenditure on health is an investment in human resource development.
Reason (R): Governments should focus on health spendings.

• A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is true, but R is false.
• D. A is false, but R is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Health is an important asset, perhaps the most valuable asset. Governments should prioritise health spendings. It improves the quality of life of citizens while investing in human capital. Recent challenges in health are calling in governments to focus more on the health agenda.