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Q · Sustainable DevelopmentMedium · 45s
Which of the following reports first introduced the concept of Sustainable Development?
TopicSustainable Development
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Brundtland Report (1987), titled ‘Our Common Future’, coined the definition: “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
Final Answer: Option B — Brundtland Report (1987)