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UPPSC PCS 2025 · Question 4 of 150

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Sustainable development should take place without damaging the environment and development in the present time should not compromise with the needs of future generations. Reason (R): Agenda 21 was signed by world leaders in 1995. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:

Environment

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

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

Explanation

Assertion (A) is true: The concept of sustainable development emphasizes that development should meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It seeks to balance economic growth , social inclusion , and environmental protection.

Source: selfstudywala.com UPPCS Prelims 2025 GS Paper 1 detailed solution (based on UPPCS official answer key)

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