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)- Environment and economy are interdependent and need each other.
Reason (R)- The concept of sustainable development was emphasised by the UNCIEF.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option 3: (A) Is true but (R) is false.
Assertion (A)- Environment and economy are interdependent and need each other. This is correct. The health of the environment impacts economic activities, and economic development can affect environmental quality.
Reason (R)- The concept of sustainable development was emphasised by the UNCIEF. This is false.The concept of sustainable development was emphasised by the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). It was notably advanced by the Brundtland Commission (World Commission on Environment and Development) through its 1987 report titled Our Common Future.