The option lack in the question are given as follows:
A. trade with other nations
B. economic development
C. access to resources
D. territorial expansion
Answer:
The correct answer is - B. economic development.
Step-by-step explanation:
The low national literacy rate can affect the nation in various ways negatively such as a healthy economy, life expectancy, social development, mental and intellectual development, and many more.
The most negatively affected area is the economic development of a nation as due to low rate of literacy there would be lower-quality jobs, Unemployment, lower-income, limiting their job mobility and all due limited ability to obtain and understand essential information.