Question

    What does Sustainable Development means?

    A Reduction in unemployment and poverty Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Full exploitation of natural resources Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Sustained rise in real GDP Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Long lasting development without negatively impacting the environment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Solution: "Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable development is an organizing principle for meeting human development goals while simultaneously sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services on which the economy and society depend. The desired result is a state of society where living conditions and resources are used to continue to meet human needs without undermining the integrity and stability of the natural system.

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