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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is sustainability?
A
Using up resources.
B
Slowly using resources.
C
Only using one resource at a time.
D
Managing resources so that they last a very long time.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sustainable resource management can be defined as the application of sustainable practices by managing resources in a way that will benefit current and future generations. Simply put, it means managing resources in a way that ensures resources are not depleted to the point where it will impact future generations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sustainable management of natural resources is defined in the Environment Act as: “using natural resources in a way and at a rate that maintains and enhances the resilience of ecosystems and the benefits they provide.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the broadest sense, sustainability refers to the ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time. In business and policy contexts, sustainability seeks to prevent the depletion of natural or physical resources, so that they will remain available for the long term.

Detailed explanation-4: -It deals with the management of resources such as coal, water, soil, land, animals, trees, etc., It means taking care of the biodiversity and the environment of marine life. Keeping in mind the needs of future generations so that the coming generation can also benefit from natural resources.

Detailed explanation-5: -Switching off the electrical appliances when they are not in use. Saving fuel by walking or using public transport. Saving food by cooking limitedly or not wasting it, and so on.

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