Question

Food, clothing, shelter, health and education are the common needs of men and women.
A. True
B. False

Answer 1

Hint: The common or basic needs are primarily used for measuring absolute poverty in developing countries. According to the Human Development Survey conducted in India, nearly half of Indian households are deprived of basic needs.

Complete answer: For basic standard living of life, there are few minimum requirements needed to fulfill. Traditionally, food, shelter and clothing were considered as the basic needs. Eventually, education and healthcare were also included in it.
-food and nutrients are needed for basic functioning of body
-shelter is required to protect oneself from outer harsh environment
-clothing to cover one's body
-health facilities to prevent or cure diseases and illness one face
-education is needed for basic awareness and to earn a standard living
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) , Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY), National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY) and National Rural Employment Guarantee Act are few schemes initiated by government in this direction.

Thus, option A is the correct answer.

Note: It is important to note that the term common or 'basic' needs was first introduced in the World Employment Conference by the International Labour Organization in 1976. Basic needs approach is also known as the consumption approach in measuring poverty.