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    Question

    In the question given below, a sentence is given,

    divided into parts. One of the parts may contain an error. Identify the part that contains the error, and mark it as the answer. Ignore errors of punctuation. In case the sentence is correct as it is, mark option (e), that is, 'No error'. Sustainable development not only needs political governance but needs to find spaces and platforms that bring people together under a common goal.
    A Sustainable development not only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B needs political governance but needs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C to find spaces and platforms that Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D bring people together under a common goal. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The elements following both "not only" and "but also" should be grammatically parallel, meaning they should be the same part of speech (e.g., noun with noun, verb with verb). Using "not only" without "but also" leaves the sentence incomplete and grammatically incorrect. The sentence would then read: "Sustainable development not only needs political governance but also needs to find spaces and platforms that bring people together under a common goal." Therefore, B is the right answer.

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