Political theorists no doubt have to take history of injustice, for example, untouchability, seriously. The concept of historical injustice takes note of a variety of historical wrongs that continue into the present in some form or the other and tend to resist repair. Two reasons might account for resistance to repair. One, not only are the roots of injustice buried deep in history, injustice itself constitutes economic structures of exploitation, ideologies of discrimination and modes of representation. Two, the category of historical injustice generally extends across a number of wrongs such as economic deprivation, social discrimination and lack of recognition. This category is complex, not only because of the overlap between a number of wrongs, but because one or the other wrong, generally discrimination, tends to acquire partial autonomy from others. This is borne out by the history of repair in India.
What is the main idea that we can infer from the passage?

Correct Option (d)

The passage emphasizes the profound complexity of historical injustice, noting its deep roots in economic structures, discriminatory ideologies, and modes of representation. It highlights that such injustice encompasses multiple, overlapping wrongs like economic deprivation, social discrimination, and lack of recognition, which often acquire partial autonomy. This inherent complexity and interconnectedness make comprehensive repair challenging, as indicated by the concluding reference to India's history of repair, implying that while efforts are made, complete resolution of every manifestation is difficult.

Incorrect Options:

This statement directly contradicts the opening sentence of the passage, which explicitly states that "Political theorists no doubt have to take history of injustice, for example, untouchability, seriously." The passage asserts the necessity of addressing such issues, not their neglect.

The passage describes historical injustice as resistant to repair due to its deep-seated nature and multifaceted manifestations, but it does not claim that such injustice is inevitable or universally beyond repair. The text focuses on the difficulty and resistance to repair, not its absolute impossibility in all instances.

The passage identifies economic exploitation as one component of historical injustice, alongside ideologies of discrimination, modes of representation, social discrimination, and lack of recognition. It presents these as overlapping and interconnected wrongs, not solely attributable to economic factors or "bad economies." The text describes a broader, multi-dimensional origin of injustice.