Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development

Question:

Who among the following options emphasised on the concept of "Sustainable development"?

Options:

United Nations Conference on Environment and Development

United Nations Sustainable Development Council

United Nations General Assembly

None of the above

Correct Answer:

United Nations Conference on Environment and Development

Explanation:

United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) emphasised on the concept of sustainable development, which defined it as: ‘Development that meets the need of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs’.