Question

Which of the following statement relates to sustainable

development?

A. Cutting trees for construction of dams

B. Groundwater depletion

C. Rise in literacy level

D. More reliance on renewable sources​

Answer 1

D. More reliance on renewable sources.

reason: Sustainable development refers to the idea of using resources wisely so that there is enough remaining for the future generations.

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Answer 2

The statement relating is D. More reliance on renewable sources​

• It is growth that fulfills the current demands instead of losing the potential of future ages to fulfill their demands.
• It puts more emphasis on renewable resources as -  

1. Essential for future generation requirement -  A judicious use of non-renewable sources must be practiced. Such resources need special care as they can not be renewed. Dependency should be minimised on non-renewable sources.
2. Proper use and resource usage reduction - It takes care of future needs and may sustain the environment which in return fosters development.
3. Overcoming acute shortage of resources - By investing in alternative sources of energy, the deficiency can be overcome to some extent. Overcoming of shortage will lead to availability of resources useful for development.