UPSC CDS 1 2021 GK Paper

The 'basic needs' approach introduced by the International Labour Organization's World Employment Conference in 1976. According to ILO report, it indicates two crucial elements in the Basic Needs approach: “First, they include certain minimum requirements of a family for private consumption: adequate food, shelter and clothing, as well as certain household equipment and furniture. Second, they include essential services provided by and for the community at large, such as safe drinking water, sanitation, public transport and health, education and cultural facilities.” Hence the correct answer is option B.