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Which of the following indicators is NOT typically used to measure sustainable development?

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RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 Mechanical and Allied Engg Question Paper English (2-Jul-2026) (Shift-1)
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate

Standard Sustainable Development Indicators measure whether development meets present needs without compromising future generations:

  • Biocapacity — measures Earth's productive area available per person ✓
  • Human Development Index (HDI) — combines income, education, and health ✓
  • Ecological Footprint — measures human demand on nature ✓
  • GDP growth rate — measures only economic output; ignores pollution, inequality, resource depletion ✗

GDP growth can occur alongside environmental degradation and social inequality, which is why it is not a direct indicator of sustainable development.

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