In which situation is the effect of social barrier visible in career development?

Correct answer: When training and opportunities are limited to some social groups

The direct answer is option B: the effect of a social barrier is visible when training and opportunities are limited to particular social groups. A social barrier is an unfair difficulty created by social identity, custom, prejudice, poverty, caste, gender, community, or unequal treatment. Career development needs education, skill training, information, contacts, and fair chances. If these are available only to some groups, other people cannot compete equally, so their career growth is restricted. Option A is wrong because equal resources reduce a social barrier rather than show one. Option B is correct because restricted training and opportunities clearly show unequal social access. Option C is wrong because a transparent selection process supports fairness and makes discrimination easier to detect. Option D is wrong because equal access is the opposite of a barrier. Thus, the key reasoning is unequal social access → fewer learning and job chances → slower career development. Memory cue: whenever opportunities are reserved for some groups, think “social barrier.”