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

1. The proportion of literates in the population
2. The stock of its buildings, other infrastructure and machines
3. The size of population in the working age group
4. The level of mutual trust and harmony in the society

Explanation

Option (d) is correct

• Social capital is the set of relationships, attitudes and values, such as integrity and mutual respect, that exist in a community and govern interactions among individuals. Simply put, social capital is the positive outcomes of human engagements and the connective trust born from a community’s many networks.
• Social capital refers to trust, cooperation, and supportive relationships in society. It includes actions such as sending girls to school, helping others during crises, voting in elections, trusting mail delivery, giving directions to strangers, and returning lost items. These relationships promote social cohesion, collective problem-solving, effective governance, trusted institutions, and fair markets.

Answer: (d) The level of mutual trust and harmony in the society; Difficulty Level: Easy