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    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 1), 2), 3) and 4). 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. 

    To overcome hurdles and adopt large scale storage

    technologies for greening the power sector, India will have to capitalise upon developments in the global market.
    A capitalise on development at the global market Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B capitalise over developments in the global market Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C capitalising on development within the global market Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D capitalise on developments in the global market Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct preposition to use with "capitalise" is "on," not "upon" in this context. Additionally, "developments" is correct in the plural form, referring to multiple advancements in the global market. Therefore, "capitalise on developments in the global market" is the grammatically accurate and contextually appropriate correction.

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