allerySustainable development means development that
Amaximises growth in the short term
Bignores environmental costs
Cdoes not compromise the needs of future generations
Ddepends entirely on foreign aid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. does not compromise the needs of future generations
1. Sustainable development meets present needs without compromising future generations' needs.
2. The Brundtland Commission popularised this definition (1987).
3. It links environmental protection with economic growth.
_Source: syllabus Understanding Economic Development, Ch 1 "Development"_
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