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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)- The Rendelland Commission emphasised on protecting the future generation and that the present generation should bequeath a better environment to the future generation. |
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of A Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (A) is true but (R) is false. (A) Is false but (R) is true. |
(A) is true but (R) is false. |
Edward Barbier defined sustainable development as one which is directly concerned with increasing the material standard of living of the poor at the grass root level — this can be quantitatively measured in terms of increased income,real income, educational services, health care, sanitation, water supply etc. The Brundtland Commission emphasised on protecting the future generation. According to them, the current generation should hand over a better environment to the future generation. If not better atleast same stock of "quality of life" assets should be provided. |
