Q. Which of the following statements are true regarding the Costa Rica approach?

1. Costa Rica is considered to be one of the healthiest countries in Central America.
2. Costa Rica took a significant decision to not maintain an army.
3. The Costa Rican government believes that a country must be healthy for its development.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: Costa Rica is recognized among the healthiest Central American countries. Its constitution reflects the historic choice to abolish the army, reallocating resources to social sectors. The government places strong emphasis on health as foundational to development, ensuring basic services like sanitation, safe water, nutrition, and health education for its citizens. All three statements are correct.