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Correct option: D — concern

concern ‘Concern’ means a matter of interest or importance to someone. The given sentence states that the smoke coming out of the factory chimneys was polluting the air, which was becoming a major concern for the local residents. Hence, ‘concern’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — infamously

infamously ‘Infamously’ means well known for some bad quality. The given sentence states that a popular theory among critics is that the character Count Dracula is based on the infamously barbaric Vlad III, better known as Vlad the Impaler. Hence, ‘infamously’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — during

during ‘During’ is used to indicate the event or occasion when something happened. Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘during’ has been used to indicate the time when we met a lot of people. Hence, ‘during’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — amidst

amidst ‘Amidst’ means in the middle of something. The given sentence states that Shraddha wandered through the labyrinth of thoughts, seeking clarity amidst chaos. Hence, ‘amidst’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — problem

problem The given sentence states that one answer to the problem of air pollution is to build a car that does not pollute. Hence, ‘problem’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — contains

contains ‘Everyone/each/ every/ nothing/ everything/ anything/ either/ neither’ represents a singular noun. Therefore, a singular verb (contains) will be used with them. Hence, ‘contains’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — is learning

is learning ‘Is/am/are + V-ing’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the present continuous tense. Hence, ‘is learning(V-ing)’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — are moving

are moving Present Continuous tense is used for events planned for the near future. Here, Mohnish and Ravi have planned to move to Canada next month. ‘Plural subject + are + Ving’ is the correct grammatical structure for present continuous tense. Hence, ‘are moving’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — are working

are working ‘Is/am/are + V-ing’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the present continuous tense. Also, according to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a plural subject(Mittu and Bittu) always takes a plural verb(are). Hence, ‘are working(V-ing)’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — bring up

bring up The phrasal verb ‘bring up’ means to start to talk about a particular subject. The given sentence states that the teacher asked the students to present their ideas during the class discussion. Hence, ‘bring up’ is the most appropriate answer.