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State PCS PYQPrelims 2019

UPPCS · Question 71

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Sustainable development is important for the well-being of human society. Reason (R): Sustainable development is a kind of development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true
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Answer: (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Explanation

Both true and R explains A: sustainable development (Brundtland definition) meets present needs without compromising future generations, which is why it is important for human well-being.