Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. The concept of 'Sustainable Development' was introduced by Brundtland Commission Report, 1987.
  2. The concept of 'Sustainable Development' was published in a book entitled ‘Our Common Future.’
Which of the above is / are correct?

Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: The seminal contribution with respect to resource conservation at the global level was made by the Brundtland Commission Report, 1987. This report introduced the concept of 'Sustainable Development' and advocated it as a means for resource conservation, which was subsequently published in a book entitled ‘Our Common Future’. Another significant contribution was made at the Earth Summit at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1992.
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