ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

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ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC GROWTH

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Which of the following are favourable to the sustainable development of an economy?(1) encouraging waste separation(2) subsidising the use of solar energy and wind energy in agriculture(3) providing financial support to technology research and development
A
(1) and (2) only
B
(1) and (3) only
C
(2) and (3) only
D
(1), (2) and (3)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The strategies for sustainable development are: (i) Use of Non-Conventional Sources of Energy: India is hugely dependent on thermal and hydropower plants to meet its power needs. Both of these have adverse environmental impacts. Thermal powerplants emit large quantities of carbon dioxide which is a green-house gas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of renewable energy sources include wind power, solar power, bioenergy (organic matter burned as a fuel) and hydroelectric, including tidal energy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sustainable development can be defined as an approach to the economic development of a country without compromising the quality of the environment for future generations.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: resources management is essential for sustainable existence of all forms of life according to me.

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