9. Among the statements given below to select the ones that correctly describe the concept of sustainable development
9. Among the statements given below to select the ones that correctly describe the concept of sustainable development

(i) Planned growth with minimum damage to the environment

(ii) Growth irrespective of the extent of damage caused to the environment

(iii) Stopping all developmental work to conserve the environment

(iv) Growth that is acceptable to all the stakeholders

(a) (i) and (iv)

(b) (ii) and (iii)

(c) (ii) and (iv)

(d) (iii) only

Correct option – ( a  )

Explanation – at the cost of the environment there is no use of the growth because in it we are at a loss . The growth should be in such a way that no or minimum damage to the environment is done . If this is done then only sustainable development can be done .