In the question given below there are 2 statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from the following options.
Assertion (A)- Edward Barbier defined sustainable development as one which is directly concerned with increasing the material standard of living of the poor.
Reason (R)- In 2016, the UN formulated 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) intended to be achieved by the year 2030.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option 3: (A) is true but (R) is false.
Assertion (A)- Edward Barbier defined sustainable development as one which is directly concerned with increasing the material standard of living of the poor. This is correct.
Reason (R)- In 2016, the UN formulated 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) intended to be achieved by the year 2030. This is false. In 2015, the UN formulated 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) intended to be achieved by the year 2030.