Question

Explain the role of health in Human Capital Formation

CBSE Class IX Social Science LA (5 Marks)

Answer 1

Role of Health : The health of a person helps him to realize his potential and the ability to fight illness. An unhealthy person becomes a liability for an organization. Hence, it should be the priority of the country. Our National Policy too, aims at improving the accessibility of health care.

Role of Education : Educated people earn higher incomes on account of higher productivity which adds to the growth of economy. It opens new horizons, provides new aspiration and develops values of life

Answer 2

Answer:

Health plays an important role in human capital formation for the following reasons (i) Only a healthy person can perform to his full potential. ... (iii) A healthy person can contribute to the growth and development of the economy by doing productive work. (iv) An unhealthy person becomes a liability for an organization.