Each question below has two blanks, which is indicating

Solution

• Extremist :   A person who holds extreme political or religious views, especially one who advocates for radical, uncompromising, or violent methods to achieve their goals.
• Vindicate: To clear someone or something from blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof; to show that what someone said or did was right or justified.
• A. Moderate, Discredit: “Moderate” is the opposite of violent, so it doesn’t fit. “Discredit” would mean to harm the reputation of the government’s claims, which is the opposite of what the sentence describes.
• C. Pacifist, Denounce: “Pacifist” means someone who is against violence, so it’s a direct contradiction to the sentence. Denounce means  to deny .
• D. Centrist, Vindicate: “Centrist” means holding moderate political views, which doesn’t fit “violent pro-Khalistan groups.”
• E. Liberal, Condemn: “Liberal” doesn’t fit the context of a violent group. “Condemn” means to express complete disapproval of, which doesn’t make sense in this sentence.