Concept:National development thrives when public offices are filled by competent and qualified people.
Nepotism undermines this by rewarding personal connections instead of merit.
Explanation:Nepotism leads to the appointment of unqualified individuals into important positions.
Such appointments weaken governance and lower productivity.
This slows down the execution of development plans and reduces public confidence in government.
Civil society is not a constraint; it often supports development.
Overdependence on natural resources is not as direct a governance constraint in civic terms.
Thus, a high level of nepotism stands out as a major limitation to national development.
Answer:C. high level of nepotism