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    Question

    I. We’ve seen unprecedented growth when it comes

    to mobile internet penetration due to cheap data tariffs. II. Agricultural and rural growth are important for raising the incomes of bottom deciles. III. India’s international reputation is taking a hammering these days. From the options given below, select the option which states the correct combination of incorrect sentences.
    A Only I is incorrect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both I & II are incorrect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both I & III are incorrect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only II is incorrect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sentence II is incorrect as according to rules- The verb is singular if the two subjects separated by "and" refer to the same person or thing as a whole. Here, growth is referring to both agricultural as well as rural, hence,’ Agricultural and rural growth is important for raising the incomes of bottom deciles’ is the correct sentence.

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