Human Capital Formation and Financial Capital Quiz
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What is Human Capital Formation?

  • Expenditure on migration for skill development
  • The process of adding to the stock of skill and expertise over time (correct)
  • The stock of produced means of production
  • Financial claims against assets of companies
  • Which of the following is NOT a source of Human Capital Formation as mentioned in the text?

  • Expenditure on Information
  • Expenditure on Agriculture (correct)
  • Expenditure on Health
  • Study Programmes for Adults
  • How does Human Capital Formation contribute to economic growth?

  • By increasing productivity of physical capital through skilled workers (correct)
  • By reducing the productivity of physical capital
  • By limiting access to education and health services
  • By decreasing the rate of participation in the workforce
  • Which aspect does NOT describe Human Capital?

    <p>Stock of produced means of production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major benefit of Human Capital Formation mentioned in the text?

    <p>Facilitating higher innovation and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT contribute to Human Capital Formation according to the text?

    <p>Expenditure on Financial Capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between human capital and human development?

    <p>Human capital is a means to an end, while human development is an end itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Human Capital Formation' aim to achieve?

    <p>Increasing the stock of skilled and educated individuals for a country's development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does G.M. Meier define human capital formation?

    <p>The process of adding to the stock of human capital over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in 'Physical Capital'?

    <p>Inputs required for further production such as machinery and tools.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What age group does the Right to Education (RTE) Act in India promise education to?

    <p>6-14 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does human capital differ from physical capital?

    <p>Physical capital focuses on infrastructure, while human capital focuses on workforce skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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