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

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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

Answer:

(d)

Moderate

Core Books

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Social capital is defined by the OECD as “networks together with shared norms, values and understandings that facilitate co-operation within or among groups”.