Directions: For the given question, select one entry for the blank from the given choices to best complete the text.

People's democratic aspirations have been ______ and the masses have to endure many a privation.

Option (1): “Masses have to endure many a privation' has negative connotations. But 'patronized' is a positive word. Option (2): Rights can be curtailed but not the aspirations. Option (3): Aspirations cannot be 'revoked' or called back. Option (4): “Masses have to endure many a privation' has negative connotations. Therefore, 'throttled' or choked aspirations makes sense. Option (5): Rights can be 'transgressed' but not the aspirations.