Question

    In each question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘ No correction is required’ , mark (E) as the answer.

    Though the GST rate structure prevail at its onset in July 2017 was restored last year, additional GST revenues of nearly ₹1.25 lakh crore could have accrued in 2020-21.

    A Although the GST rate structure prevailing for its onset Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Through the GST rate structure prevailing at its onset Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C While the GST rate structure prevailing at their onset Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D If the GST rate structure prevailing at its onset Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here, in the given phrase, ‘though’ and ‘prevail’ are incorrect. It should be replaced with ‘If’ and ‘prevailing’. Other options are incorrect. If the GST rate structure prevailing at its onset in July 2017 was restored last year, additional GST revenues of nearly ₹1.25 lakh crore could have accrued in 2020-21.

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