Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Environment and Natural Resources

Question:

Which of the following can be termed as the concept of sustainable development?

Options:

Combining economic growth with ecological responsibility 

Combining economic growth with social growth

Combining economic growth with political growth

Combining social growth with political growth

Correct Answer:

Combining economic growth with ecological responsibility 

Explanation:

The Rio Summit produced conventions dealing with climate change, biodiversity, and forestry, and recommended a list of development practices called ‘Agenda 21’. But it left unresolved considerable differences and difficulties. There was a consensus on combining economic growth with ecological responsibility. This approach to development is commonly known as ‘sustainable development.