Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development

Question:

How did Edward Barbier define "Sustainable development"?

Options:

Increasing the rate of resource regeneration

Increasing the standard of living of poor

Increasing moral values of current generation

All of the above

Correct Answer:

Increasing the standard of living of poor

Explanation:

Edward Barbier defined sustainable development as one which increased the living standard of poor people. It can be measured in quantitative terms. For example: increased income, real income, educational services, health care, sanitation, water supply etc.