Question

The concept of sustainable development promotes

• A. The growth that meets current basic needs only.
• B. Exploitation of the resources.
• C. Injudicious use of natural resources.
• D. The growth to meet current needs and ensuring the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

The growth to meet current needs and ensuring the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

The correct option is D:

Explanation of correct option:

1. Sustainable development means using resources in such a way that does not damage the environment as well as conserving sufficient resources for future generations.
2. Our everyday environment-friendly decisions affect the conservation of resources.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option A:

Sustainable development is concerned with not only the present growth of our daily needs but with future growth as well.

Option B:

The exploitation or misuse of natural resources is against the meaning of sustainable development as this will lead to a depletion of natural resources for future generations.

Option C:

Injudicious or unwise use of natural resources is against the meaning of sustainable development as this will lead to scarcity of natural resources for future generations.

Final answer: The concept of sustainable development promotes growth to meet current needs and ensure the ability of future generations to meet their needs.