Why can men's participation be considered necessary in the National Population Policy?

Correct answer: Family health and reproductive decisions improve when partners share understanding and responsibility.

Direct answer: A is correct. Family health and reproduction involve decisions and responsibilities shared by adults in a household. Men’s participation can include learning about health, supporting the partner, discussing family size, respecting informed choices, and helping to use suitable health or family-planning services. The reasoning is simple: shared knowledge improves communication; better communication can support responsible decisions; and cooperation can make care-seeking and healthy practices easier. A does not mean that women’s role is less important; it means that responsibility should not be placed on women alone. B is wrong because women and men are both members of society. C is wrong because men may be partners, fathers or decision-makers within families and therefore can affect family health. D is wrong because constructive participation supports services rather than closing them. Memory cue: population policy works best through informed, respectful and shared responsibility.