In which condition can population growth have a more negative effect on human development?

Correct answer: When education, healthcare and skill services are weak

Direct answer: Option A is correct. Human development depends on people’s health, education, skills, opportunities and standard of living. Population growth itself does not produce the same result everywhere; its effect depends greatly on the ability of institutions and the economy to provide services. If schools, healthcare systems and skill programmes are weak, a growing population may face overcrowded facilities, poor learning, preventable illness, limited employability and greater competition for basic resources. These conditions can reduce the benefits of population growth and deepen inequality. Option B is wrong because strong education and healthcare improve human capability. Option C is wrong because sufficient employment helps people earn and participate in development. Option D is wrong because strong planning helps match services and resources with population needs. Memory cue: population becomes a development challenge when human-capital services cannot keep pace.