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Question
State with valid reason whether the following statement is true or false:
“Higher productivity and production are the outcome of investment in human resources.”
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is True.
Reason:
Investing in human resources, such as education, health, skill, and training, makes them more productive. It leads to increased output. It enables a country's people to be converted into productive assets.
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