Question

What is the correct meaning of the word Dilemma?

The dilemma facing economic makers was whether to risk increasing the national debt or let the economy fall into a recession.

A) A controversial issue of public policy

B) A debate or argument between opposite sides

C) A choice between two undesirable alternatives

D) A destructive or devastating challenge

Answer 1

C) which is A choice between two undesirable alternatives

is the answer.

Answer 2

A choice between two undesirable alternatives

Step-by-step explanation:

The dilemma facing economic makers was whether to risk increasing the national debt or let the economy fall into a recession.

The words starting with "to" explain choices that the economic makers don't want to risk. So, here C, a choice between two undesirable alternatives is the answer.