The correct answer is option (B):
spreads … distress
The best answer is "spreads … distress." This choice creates a logical and commonly understood relationship related to globalization.
Globalization is a complex process. While it can bring economic growth and opportunities for some, it can also lead to negative consequences like job losses, exploitation, and economic instability in certain regions or for certain groups of people.
"Spreads" accurately describes the way globalization's effects reach different parts of the world. "Distress" then complements this, signifying the potential hardship and difficulties that can arise as a result.
The other options don't fit as well:
* "Causes … development" is too optimistic and doesn't acknowledge the negative impacts.
* "Reveals … doom" is too extreme, suggesting a universally negative outcome.
* "Condemns … bliss" is contradictory; "condemns" implies punishment or negativity, while "bliss" suggests pure happiness.
* "Transmits … generosity" doesn't directly address the complexities of globalization's effects.