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    Question

    In each of the questions given below, four words are

    printed in bold and marked as (A), (B), (C), and (D). These words may or may not be in their correct positions. Choose the option that indicates the correct combination of words that should be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, choose Option (e)  – The statement is correct. In international negotiations, countries often strengthen (A) alliances through trade agreements while attempting to reduce (B) diplomatic influence in regions where rival powers try to expand (C) their strategic presence and maintain (D) leverage.
    A Only (B–C) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only (A–D) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both (A–C) and (B–D) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only (A–B) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The statement is correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrase “reduce diplomatic influence” does not fit the context because countries usually aim to expand influence, not reduce it. Similarly, rival powers try to expand their presence, not reduce it. Therefore, B and C should be swapped. Incorrect phrase: Reduce diplomatic influence Correct phrase: Expand diplomatic influence Correct sentence after swapping: Countries attempt to expand diplomatic influence in regions where rival powers try to reduce their strategic presence. Option Analysis A – Correct because swapping reduce and expand restores logical meaning. B – Creates incorrect expressions. C – Distorts diplomatic meaning. D – Creates illogical combinations. E – Incorrect because a correction is needed.

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