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'X' and 'Y' are two of the emerging stars in bollywood. 'X' is the son of a bollywood celebrity. 'Y' is an actor but has no connections in the industry. 'X' achieves success in the industry due to a golden streak of superhit blockbusters. 'Y' struggles to receive good roles in a movie despite being equally talented. Identify the term that best describes the situation of 'X' and 'Y'?

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Nepotism
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Regionalism
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Naxalism
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Communism
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The correct option is A Nepotism
The term that best describes the above given situation is nepotism. It refers to the practice of favouring one's own family members and relatives over other in various fields like bollywood, politics, sports, and business. Nepotism in any field or industry has severe negative consequences. When one's own kin is preferred over merit and competance, it decreases the morale of people and alienates them.

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