Solved Model Question Paper for Class 12th Political Science NCERT/CBSE

Question: What do you understand by sustainable development? What was the outcome of the Rio summit? 4 Marks
Answer: Sustainable development is a concept that calls for the development of strategies and policies that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It is based on the idea of creating a balance between economic growth, social progress, and environmental protection.
The outcome of the Rio summit was the adoption of Agenda 21. This is a comprehensive plan of action to be taken globally, nationally and locally by organizations of the United Nations system, governments, and major groups in every area in which human impacts the environment.