Question

but in the time of such catastrophe, it is more often solidarity that shines through rather than social grievances. in this sentence, catastrophe means: a state of political hostility between countries a state of extreme ruin and misfortune a state of balance or harmony a state of temporary inaction

Explanation:

The word "catastrophe" generally refers to a sudden and widespread disaster or a state of extreme ruin and misfortune. In the context of the sentence, it is a time - frame where solidarity is more prominent than social grievances, which implies a difficult and disastrous situation.

Answer:

B. a state of extreme ruin and misfortune