Question : Development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs was the focal point of Brundtland Commission is
Option 1: sustainable development
Option 2: mitigation
Option 3: disaster management
Option 4: capacity building
Correct Answer: sustainable development
Solution : The correct option is sustainable development.
The term is defined by the Brundtland Report, submitted in the year 1987. The name of the committee was given by the name of Gro Harlem Brundtland, who was also the first head of the committee.
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Question : Who is the Ex-officio chairman of the Planning Commission?
Option 1: Minister of Planning and Development
Option 2: Finance Minister
Option 3: Prime Minister
Option 4: Minister of Rural and Community Development
Question : For which one of the following commissions there is no provision in the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: Election Commission
Option 2: Finance Commission
Option 3: Planning Commission
Option 4: Union Public Service Commission
Question : Under which of the following Acts was the National Commission for Women established?
Option 1: The National Commission for Women Act, 1989
Option 2: The National Commission for Women Act, 1987
Option 3: The National Commission for Women Act, 1990
Option 4: The National Commission for Women Act, 1988
Question : Which Commission was appointed by the central government to examine issues related to Centre-State relations?
Option 1: Sarkaria Commission
Option 2: Mandal Commission
Option 3: Nanavati Commission
Option 4: Kothari Commission
Question : Article 76 of the Constitution of India deals with the office of the:
Option 1: Finance Commission
Option 2: UPSC
Option 3: Election Commission
Option 4: Attorney General of India
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