Natural resources should be used by the present generation in such a way that there is minimum degradation of natural resources. What kind of development would it be called?

1. A

   Economic Development

   Option (a) claims economic development refers to the quantitative increase in a country's wealth and output over time. However, it does not explicitly guarantee the protection and conservation of natural resources for future generations.

2. B

   Social Development

   Option (b) claims social development focuses on improving human well-being, education, health, and living standards within society. While important, it is not the specific term used for the intergenerational management of environmental assets.

3. C

   Sustainable Development

   Option (c) claims sustainable development is the process of using natural resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This ensures minimum degradation of the environment and is the officially recognized concept for this definition.

4. D

   Organic Development

   Option (d) claims organic development refers to growth that occurs naturally or relates to agricultural practices without synthetic inputs. It is an unrelated biological or farming term rather than the macroeconomic and environmental policy framework described in the stem.

Summary. Official key is (c) Sustainable Development. This concept balances current economic and social needs with long-term environmental protection. Unlike general economic or social growth, it explicitly safeguards resources so future generations are not deprived. Misinterpreting this as mere organic farming or standard economic output overlooks the intergenerational equity principle. Therefore, sustainable development is the correct answer.