The most basic or lowest-level need in Maslow's hierarchy of human motives includes the need for a food and drink. b religious fulfillment. c love and friendship. d self-esteem. e achievement.

a. food and drink.

Explanation:

Maslow's hierarchy of needs as represented by a pyramid, has the most fundamental and basic needs placed at the bottom, which are physiological needs. They are followed by safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.

Physiological needs include food, drink, shelter. These are needs necessary and essential for physical survival that motivates human behaviors.

Food and drink are the most basic or lowest-level need in Maslow's hierarchy of human motives.