Choose the correct option for Malthusian theory.

The means of subsistence develop based on geometric while the population is increasing on arithmetic progression. The high growth of the population is good for a nation. The means of subsistence develop in arithmetic progression while population develop in geometric progression. The focus on industrialization will solve the problem of population.

The means of subsistence develop in arithmetic progression while population develop in geometric progression.

Humanity is condemned to live in poverty forever because the growth of agricultural production will always be overtaken by population growth. While population rises in geometric progression (i.e., like 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 etc.), agricultural production can only grow in arithmetic progression (i.e., like 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 etc.).