The passage doesn't claim digital platforms prevented misinformation; it states misinformation spread despite them. Other statements are directly supported.

'Number of applicants' takes plural verb 'have' when 'number' is the subject focus. If 'the number' is the focus, use singular 'has', but here applicants are the focus.

Logical flow: viability established (1) → investment response (2) → policy action (4) → reasoning/importance (3). This creates coherent cause-and-effect progression.

'Which' creates ambiguity about what hindered growth. Using 'these issues' clarifies that all three problems collectively caused the hindrance.

'Institute' is the main subject (singular); 'along with its departments' is a prepositional phrase and doesn't affect verb agreement. The singular verb 'is' is required.

Bilingualism is fluency in two languages. Multilingualism covers many languages, Polyglotism is speaking many languages, Diglossia is coexistence of two language variants.

Narcissist is obsessed with self and appearance. Egotist is self-centered, Exhibitionist loves showing off, Perfectionist demands high standards.

Autobiography is self-written life account. Biography is written by others, Memoir is personal recollections, Narrative is general storytelling.

Anarchist opposes government and authority. Cynic distrusts people's motives, Nihilist rejects all values, Pacifist opposes violence.

Epigraphy studies ancient inscriptions. Archaeology studies ancient cultures, Paleography studies old handwriting, Etymology studies word origins.