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Question 1

What replaced the Planning Commission in India and when?

Accepted Answer

The Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) on January 1, 2015, shifting from a top-down Five-Year Plan model to a bottom-up cooperative federalism approach for Planning Sustainable Development India.

Question 2

What are the three pillars of sustainable development according to the Brundtland Report?

Accepted Answer

The three pillars are economic efficiency, social equity, and environmental conservation. The 1987 Brundtland Report defined sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs.

Question 3

Which NCERT case studies are important for Planning Sustainable Development India in Class 12 Geography?

Accepted Answer

Two key NCERT case studies are the Bharmaur Tribal Area in Himachal Pradesh (participatory tribal development) and the Drought-Prone Area Programme (rainwater harvesting and afforestation in drought-prone regions). Both illustrate community-led sustainable planning.

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