Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sustainable development?

Meeting present needs

Balanced resource use

Exploiting resources for immediate gain

Preserving resources for future generations

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C. Exploiting resources for immediate gain

Exploiting resources for immediate gain contradicts sustainable development principles, which focus on conserving resources for future generations.

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