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UPSC 2019: In the context of any country, which one of the following would be considered as part of its social capital?
(a)The proportion of literates in the population
(b)The stock of its buildings, other infrastructure and machines
(c)The size of population in the working age group
(d)The level of mutual trust and harmony in the society
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) The level of mutual trust and harmony in the society
Social capital refers to the stock of networks, shared norms, trust and reciprocity that facilitate co-operation in a society. The OECD, for instance, defines it as “networks together with shared norms, values and understandings that facilitate co-operation within or among groups”, with interpersonal trust as a core element. Hence, “the level of mutual trust and harmony in the society” (option d) captures social capital, whereas literacy rate, physical infrastructure or demographic size do not. ([oecd.org](https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/for-good-measure_9789264307278-en/full-report/component-4.html?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2019, GS Paper 1, as Question 80. It falls under Indian Economy > Human Development, Poverty & Employment Schemes.
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