Read the passage carefully and answer the question given below. One of the most serious problems confronting our country is that of a fast-growing population . In fact it is at the root of many other problems. At the moment, thanks to planning, we are able to produce food and cloth sufficient for our people and even in some excess. But if the population continues to grow at this rate, it will not be long before the surplus turns into a bare minimum and even a deficit. The position in regard to accommodation is even now. Far form satisfactory in spite of our efforts.
If the population of India continues to increase at this rate, the situation in regard to food and cloth.

Options

A. is likely to remain the same
B. is likely to become less satisfactory
C. is likely to improve
D. is likely to vary up and down