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Development without causing major environmental problems is called

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sustainable development

B

eco-friendly development

C

redirectional development

D

reverse development

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for a term that describes development that does not cause major environmental problems. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Sustainable development - B) Eco-friendly development - C) Redirectional development - D) Reverse development 3. **Defining Sustainable Development**: Sustainable development refers to a form of development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It aims to balance economic growth, environmental care, and social well-being. 4. **Defining Eco-friendly Development**: Eco-friendly development is development that is designed to be environmentally friendly, meaning it does not harm the ecosystem or the environment. It focuses on minimizing environmental impact. 5. **Evaluating the Options**: - **Sustainable Development**: While it addresses future needs, it may not explicitly focus on the immediate environmental impact. - **Eco-friendly Development**: This directly addresses the concern of not causing environmental problems, as it emphasizes the protection of the ecosystem. - **Redirectional Development**: This term is not commonly used in the context of environmental issues. - **Reverse Development**: This term typically refers to undoing development, which does not fit the context of the question. 6. **Conclusion**: Based on the definitions and evaluations, the most appropriate answer that describes development without causing major environmental problems is **B) Eco-friendly development**. ---
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