Question

Q. With regard to Human Development, which one of the following statements is incorrect?

• A.
  Equity refers to making sure that everyone gets the same thing in the same amount
• B.
  Sustainability refers to continuity in the availability of opportunities.
• C.
  Productivity is the measure of efficiency of a person, machine or a system
• D.
  Empowerment means to have the power to make choices.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Equity refers to making sure that everyone gets the same thing in the same amount

Explanation:

Option (a) is incorrect: Equality is concerned with sameness; it emphasizes on making sure that everyone gets the same thing. But equity is concerned with fairness; it makes sure that each person gets what the person needs.

Option (b), (c) and (d) are correct: Sustainability refers to continuity in the availability of opportunities. Productivity is the measure of efficiency of a person, machine or a system. Empowerment means to have the power to make choices.