In the passage below, select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (5). Social media companies (1) claim that they…

Question

In the passage below, select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (5).

Social media companies (1) claim that they promote democracy and are dedicated to the empowerment of ordinary individuals. The assertion (2) entirely unfounded. Recent history shows how (3) citizens have been mobilised against totalitarian regimes on social networking sites. Starting from MeToo to Black Lives Matter, digital networks (4) indispensable in bringing together critical voices against social and political (5).

1. A. democracy
2. B. election
3. C. justice
4. D. injustice (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — injustice

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is injustice.

Key Points

• These movements raise 'critical voices against' something negative, so the blank needs a word for wrongdoing.
• Injustice fits ('against social and political injustice'); democracy, election and justice would reverse the intended sense.