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Answer: Choice (C) is correct.

In the first half of this analogy, spurious means false or imitation, not authentic. So, look for the answer choice that contains antonyms. In choice (A), something that is indigenous is native to a certain area, so eliminate that choice. In choice (B), pithy refers to something that is concise, brief, and to the point, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), something that is quiescent is at rest, or dormant, so eliminate that choice. Choice (C) contains antonyms. Something that is rampant is growing out of control - the opposite of restrained.