Sustainable development and SDGs – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, E and F are correct because they reflect the core ideas and institutional features of the SDG framework. Sustainable development is commonly framed as a balance of economic, social and environmental pillars, while the SDGs explicitly cover poverty, health, education and environmental goals. The agenda highlights multi-stakeholder partnerships and regular review processes at national and global levels. Statements C and D are incorrect because inter-generational equity is central to sustainable development and the SDGs are universal, applying to all countries.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it selects exactly those statements that align with the official formulation of the SDGs and sustainable development. It includes the three-pillar balance, the breadth of SDG goals, the role of partnerships and the monitoring architecture. At the same time, it excludes C and D, which misrepresent equity and universality in the SDG agenda.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it adds C, a statement that claims sustainable development must ignore inter-generational equity. This contradicts the widely cited definition that explicitly stresses meeting present needs without compromising future generations. Including C means this combination cannot represent the correct set of statements.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect as it includes D, which wrongly asserts that SDGs apply only to developing countries, and it omits E and F. By excluding the partnership and review elements, it ignores key implementation pillars while also accepting a false statement about SDG coverage.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it contains D as well as B, E and F. While B, E and F are true, accepting D would mean treating SDGs as non-universal, which is inconsistent with the global nature of the 2030 Agenda. Therefore, this option mixes correct and incorrect statements.