Question

Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): The concept of sustainable development emerged in the 1980s. Reason (R): General awareness about environmental issues originated during the 1960s in the western world.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.
• D. (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct.

Hint:

{Timeline Trick:}
1960s → Environmental awareness
1980s → Sustainable development concept

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A