Declarative Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is a key principle in cloud native environments because it enables platform teams to define the desired state of infrastructure rather than step-by-step procedures. Option A is correct since declarative IaC focuses on describing the “what” (e.g., the infrastructure resources needed) rather than the “how” to create them. Tools such as Terraform, Pulumi (in declarative mode), and Kubernetes manifests embody this model.

Option B is incorrect; declarative IaC is particularly well-suited for dynamic environments due to reconciliation loops. Option C is misleading—imperative methods typically provide more granular control, but declarative abstracts it for simplicity. Option D is false; declarative IaC usually reduces coding effort by relying on higher-level abstractions.

This model allows for consistent, reproducible environments, simplifies management, and integrates naturally with GitOps workflows. It reduces human error and ensures the platform continuously enforces the desired infrastructure state.