Sustainable Development Basic Needs
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Question (English)
Sustainable development aims at meeting basic needs particularly of:
- Only the rich
- Only urban population
- The poor majority ✓ Correct
- Only developed countries
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Sustainable development meets the basic needs of all, particularly the poor majority, for employment, food, energy, water, housing.
Key Points:
- It ensures growth of agriculture, manufacturing, power and services.
- Edward Barbier focused on increasing material standard of living of the poor.
- It provides lasting and secure livelihoods that minimise resource depletion.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, B, D: Sustainable development specifically targets the poor majority.
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