Question

Select the incorrect statement:

• A. Economic development is linked to environmental conservation
• B. Sustainable development encourages development for the current generation and conservation of resources for future generations
• C. Sustainable development does not consider the viewpoints of stakeholders
• D. Sustainable development is a long-planned and persistent development

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Sustainable development does not consider the viewpoints of stakeholders

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. It is the economic growth that is carried out without depleting natural resources.
2. A guiding principle in sustainable development is maintaining the capacity of natural systems to continue providing the natural resources and ecosystem services that are essential to the economy and society.
3. All the stakeholders and variegated people should be involved in the developmental process which helps in better understanding and planning of the developmental process.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

To avoid any obstacles to sustainable development and the environment it is very vital to commit to activities that are linked to the environment's benefits.

Option B:

Conservation of natural resources means that the resources should be available for the usage and upliftment purposes of future generations.

Option D:

1. Every activity which is known as sustainable development is helpful in conserving biodiversity and stops the destruction of natural wealth.
2. Sustainable development is a long-term plan followed by the people to save natural resources.

Final answer: The incorrect statement is sustainable development does not consider the viewpoints of stakeholders.