Identify the correct statements about Sustainable Development.
(A) The concept of development is multidimensional.
(B) The concept of development along with economic measures also includes social and health measures.
(C) The widely accepted definition of Sustainable Development is provided by the World Commission on Environment and Development.
(D) Sustainable development ignores the conservation of resources for the future and focuses on present consumption.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (B) and (C) only
(A) The concept of development is multidimensional – Correct. Development includes various dimensions such as economic growth, social progress, environmental sustainability, and cultural advancement.
(B) The concept of development along with economic measures also includes social and health measures – Correct. Modern understanding of development incorporates well-being, education, health, and equality along with economic indicators.
(C) The widely accepted definition of Sustainable Development is provided by the World Commission on Environment and Development – Correct. Also known as the Brundtland Commission, it defined sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
(D) Sustainable development ignores the conservation of resources for the future and focuses on present consumption – Incorrect. Sustainable development emphasizes the conservation of resources for the future, not the opposite.