Brundtland Commission Focus
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Question (English)
The Brundtland Commission emphasises on:
- Maximising current consumption
- Protecting the future generation ✓ Correct
- Only industrial development
- Ignoring environmental concerns
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
The Brundtland Commission emphasises on protecting the future generation.
Key Points:
- We have a moral obligation to hand over the planet in good order to future generations.
- Present generation should bequeath a better environment to future generation.
- Should leave at least a stock of 'quality of life' assets no less than what we inherited.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, C, D: These contradict the Brundtland Commission's focus on intergenerational equity.
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This multiple choice question is from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT to strengthen your preparation.
