Question 10 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 1 Class 8 Geography - Resources - Geography

Last updated at Dec. 13, 2024 by Teachoo

Balancing the needs to use resources and also conserve them for future generation is called

Answer:

So, the correct answer is (B) Sustainable Development

Now, let’s check all the options

Option (A) Development - Development is not balancing the needs to use resources and also conserve them for future generation. It is only improving the quality of life and standard of living of people by using resources. It may or may not be sustainable. So, this is incorrect .
Option (B) Sustainable Development - Sustainable Development is balancing the needs to use resources and also conserve them for future generation. It meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It has three pillars: economic, social and environmental. So, this is correct .
Option (C) Sustainable Growth - Sustainable Growth is not balancing the needs to use resources and also conserve them for future generation. It is only growing without harming the environment or depleting the natural resources. It is a part of sustainable development, but not the same as it. So, this is incorrect .
Option (D) Devaluation - Devaluation is not balancing the needs to use resources and also conserve them for future generation. It is reducing the value of a currency in relation to other currencies. It has nothing to do with resources or development. So, this is incorrect .

Thus, option (B) is correct