Environment And Sustainable Development Ques 32

Question: Sustainable Development implies:

Options:

A) Sustained Development in real GDP

B) Long lasting development without negatively impacting the environment

C) Full exploitation of natural resources

D) Reduction in unemployment and poverty

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • Brutland Commission in our Common Future, also known as the Brutland Report defined sustainable development as?development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Option [a]and are partially true while option [c]is negative to the concept.