Why was a healthy population linked with national development in the National Population Policy?

Correct answer: Healthy people are more productive and capable

Correct answer: A, healthy people are more productive and capable. Health is an important foundation of development because a healthy person is generally better able to learn, work, participate in society, and use opportunities. The reasoning is: good health improves physical and mental capacity; improved capacity supports education and work; education and work contribute to family and national progress. A is correct because population development depends not only on numbers but also on people’s well-being and abilities. B is wrong because illness and weakness can limit participation in development. C is wrong because health strongly affects learning, work, and quality of life. D is wrong because disease usually reduces, rather than increases, productivity. Memory cue: healthy people form the human strength needed for development.