UPPSC PCS 2020 · Question 9 of 148

During the mid 80's decade of twentieth century, the negative aspects of development were discussed at large. Which one among the following was NOT such important?

Environment

ADegradation of natural resources
BEnvironment pollution
CPolitics and DevelopmentCorrect
DDisplacement and Rehabilitation of masses

Answer: C. Politics and Development

Explanation

The 1980s development debate centred on natural resource degradation, pollution, and displacement-rehabilitation; 'Politics and Development' was not among the negative aspects discussed.

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