Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2020 GS-I
Question

The concept of "Ecological Transition" was first used by:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Bennett

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bennett”.
The concept of "Ecological Transition" was first used by John Bennett in 1976. He introduced this term in his work on the relationships between humans and the physical environment.

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