Question

why is issue of sustainability important for development? Give 5 Points
Economics class 10

Answer 1

• Sustainable development is the key to the stable growth of economy.  It will not only lead to the development of the present economy but will also lead to its development in the future.

• It means that development should take place without damaging the environment, and development in the present should not compromise with the needs of the future generations.

• It requires preservation of human capital, physical capital and natural capital. Sustainability promotes a rational use of natural resources.

• The earth has enough non renewable resources to meet our present and future needs for the development if we use them in an economic manner. But if we use them recklessly in the greed of rapid economic development, our world may become a vast waste land.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Importance of Sustainable Development –

(i) Sustainable development aims at fulfilling the needs of today without compromising the needs of the future generation.

(ii) Sustainability is the capability to use the resources judiciously and maintain the ecological balance.

(iii) It lays emphasis on environmental protection and check environmental degradation.

(iv) To stop over exploitation and over use of resources. Any three points to be explained with relevant examples like petroleum, coal, ground water, etc.

Detailed Answer on Importance of Sustainable Development :

Sustainable development means that a development should meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs –

(i) It is felt that the economic growth and industrialization have led to reckless exploitation of natural resources. Sustainability promotes a rational use of natural resources.

(ii) Groundwater is an example of renewable resource. But if we use more than what is replenished by nature, then we would be overusing this resource.

(iii) Once the non-renewable resources would be exhausted we won’t be able to use them in future. So, using the resources judiciously will help in maintaining the sustainability of development of our ecosystem.

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