The correct answer is option 3 i.e. C EXPLANATION:- A present continuous tense is a form of verb tense that is used to define the ongoing action. It is also used to show an action that is happening right at the moment of speech or in the larger sense of continuity. The correct format for present continuous tense is - Subject + is/am/are + first form of verb + ing. For example:- My mother is cook dinner in the kitchen. My mother is cooking dinner in the kitchen. Hence, in the third part of the sentence, the word "conferring" will be used as per the given rule. Confer means to grant, usually a right, title, degree, or benefit. Here, confer is used to tell that the new ordinance will grant immense powers to the Police in matters of arrest. Unbridled means - uncontrolled. Correct Sentence- The Kerala Legislative Assembly has passed the ordinance, which seeks to abridge free speech. It is conferring unbridled power to the Police in the matters of arrest.