UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 65
In the context of any country, which one of the following would be considered as part of its social capital?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Social capital refers to trust, cooperative norms, networks and reciprocal relationships that help people act collectively.
Option-wise Analysis:
A (Incorrect): Literacy is an indicator of human capital rather than social capital.
B (Incorrect): Buildings and equipment are physical capital.
C (Incorrect): Working-age population represents labour potential/demography, not social capital.
D (Correct): Mutual trust and harmony are central elements of social capital.