environment medium Fill in the Blank

The concept of 'Carrying Capacity' in sustainable development refers to the maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain _____.

  1. Temporarily
  2. Indefinitely
  3. With external aid
  4. Through migration

Answer: Indefinitely

Carrying capacity is the maximum population an ecosystem can support indefinitely without degradation of resources.

Topic Sustainable Development
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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