Hoarding during COVID created adversities in:

This question describes the nature of adversities caused by hoarding during COVID-19. The correct answer is Geometric progression. This term implies a rapid, exponential increase in severity or impact. During a crisis like COVID-19, hoarding can quickly exacerbate existing shortages, fuel panic, and drive up prices, leading to a disproportionately larger negative impact on society. This highlights the compounding and accelerating nature of the problems. Options A, C, and D (Linear progression, Slow progression, Irregular pattern) do not accurately capture the rapid and escalating adverse effects that hoarding can have during a widespread emergency.