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UPPSC PCS 2024 · Question 51 of 150

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The concept of Sustainable Development was popularised by the Brundtland Report. Reason (R): The Brundtland Report is also known as "The Limits to Growth". Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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  1. ABoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  2. B(A) is false, but (R) is true.
  3. CBoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (Á).
  4. D(A) is true, but (R) is false.Correct

Answer: D. (A) is true, but (R) is false.

Explanation

Assertion (A) : The concept of Sustainable Development was indeed popularized by the Brundtland Report (1987), formally titled “Our Common Future” . Reason (R) : The Brundtland Report is not known as “The Limits to Growth.” “The Limits to Growth” is a separate report published in 1972 by the Club of Rome .

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper I (English); answers per selfstudywala.com detailed solution based on UPPCS official answer key

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