UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2019

In the context of any country, which one of the following would be considered as part of its social capital?

  1. The proportion of literates in the population
  2. The stock of its buildings, other infrastructure and machines
  3. The size of population in the working age group
  4. The level of mutual trust and harmony in the society

Answer

Correct Answer

The level of mutual trust and harmony in the society

Explanation

Social capital refers to networks, norms and trust that enable cooperation in society. Literacy is human capital, buildings and machines are physical capital, and working-age population size is a demographic measure.

Topics: forms of capital, human development and concepts, indian economy, social capital