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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 (5), that is, 'No error'. Qatar said it is ready to take steps to speed up the negotiations for a new bilateral investment promotion and protective agreement with India.
    A Qatar said it is ready to take steps to speed up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B the negotiations for a new bilateral Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C investment promotion and Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D protective agreement with India. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E no error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In (4), replace "protective" with "protection" because "protective" is an adjective, whereas "protection" is the correct noun used in legal and trade contexts.The sentence should read:"Qatar said it is ready to take steps to speed up the negotiations for a new bilateral investment promotion and protection agreement with India."Therefore, (4) is the correct answer.

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