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What is meant by ‘Sustainable Development’? Explain any two examples of sustainable use of resources.

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Sustainable development means the development that meets the needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. For development to be sustainable, it must take into account social and ecological factors in addition to economic aspects of the living and non-living base both in the long run as well as the short term. Three main elements of sustainable development are well-being of the human society, well being of the environment, and sustainability over time. 

Any component of nature which human beings need and value is called a resource. A country uses natural resources in order to develop. But development leads to overexploitation and depletion of natural resources. No development can be sustained for a long period if it upsets the balance of nature. Therefore, development must include protection of our environment. 



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