In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Passage:
The concept of sustainable development provides a (1)........... for the integration of environmental policies and development strategies. Sustainable development (2)........... to meet the needs and aspirations of the present without compromising the (3)............ to meet those in the future. In other words, sustainable development is a (4)............ of change in which the exploitation of resources, the direction of investments, technological development and institutional changes are all in harmony and (5)............... both current and future potential to meet human needs and objectives.
Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 1.

Options

A. comparison
B. framework
C. figure
D. provision

Answer

B