Question

In the questions below, a sentence is given, a part of which is printed in bold and underlined. This 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/underline to correct the error, if there is any, to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct.
Recent incidents of tigers straying have brought to focus the lack of proper regulatory mechanism and powers with the forest department to take action against the resorts mushroom in forest fringes.

• A. and powers with the forest department to taking action against the resorts mushroom in forest fringes
• B. and powers with the forest departments to take action against the resorts mushroom in forest fringes
• C. and powers with the forest department to take action against the resorts mushrooming in forest fringes
• D. and powers with the forest department to take action against the resorts mushroom in forest fringes

Hint:

Use the correct form of the verb (in this case, "mushrooming") to indicate an ongoing action.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct phrase should be "resorts mushrooming," as it refers to the ongoing growth of resorts in the forest fringes.

Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{and powers with the forest department to take action against the resorts mushrooming in forest fringes}} \]