Question

Among the statements given below select the ones that correctly describes the concept of sustainable development
(i) planned growth with minimum damage to the environment.
(ii) growth irrespective of the extent of damage caused to the environment.
(iii) stopping all development work to conserve the environment.
(iv) growth that is acceptable to all the stakeholders.
A. (i) and (iv)
B. (ii) and (iii)
C. (ii) and (iv)
D. only (iii)

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
Sustainable development means planned growth with minimum damage to the environment. The growth of environment should not be harmful to the stakeholders as well. It should be acceptable to them, e.g., if some trees have to the cut for various purposes, then damage to the environment can be minimised by planting new samplings in place of cut trees.