Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
'A person who opposes official policy'.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Dissident.
Correct Word: Dissident
Meaning: A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Example: The government arrested several dissidents who had publicly criticized the new security laws.
Meaning of other options:
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Activist: A person who uses direct and often public action to bring about political or social change.
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Agitator: A person who urges others to rebel or protest, often to provoke a strong reaction against a status quo.
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Atheist: A person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.