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Question
Among the statements given below select the ones that correctly describe the concept of sustainable development
- Planned growth with minimum damage to the environment
- Growth irrespective of the extent of damage caused to the environment
- Stopping all developmental work to conserve the environment
- Growth that is acceptable to all the stakeholders
Options
(i) and (iv)
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iv)
(iii) only
Solution
(i) and (iv)
Explanation -
Sustainable development is a form of development which involves planned growth for economic development of all stakeholders and at the same time, minimum damage should be caused to the environment. Thus, growth in present should not deplete the resources meant for future generation. So, statements (i) and (iv) are correct.
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