Question

Equity is the central ethical principle behind sustainable development. What does equity here mean?

• A. Everybody should have equal property
• B. Everyone should have equal commodities
• C. Everyone should have equal access to community resources and opportunities
• D. None

Answer 1

The correct option is C Everyone should have equal access to community resources and opportunities

• Sustainable development is the process of utilizing natural resources for human development without completely depleting them but by sustaining the ability of nature to continue to provide its resources.
  
• Equity is the central ethical principle behind sustainable development. Equity here means everyone should have equal access to community resources and opportunities.