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Question 115

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<p><strong>There are two blanks in the sentences given below. From the pairs of word given below the sentences,<br /> choose the pair that fills the blank most appropriately.</strong></p> <p>Private companies supplying &#39;breakfast cereals&#39; have started ________ in agriculture in poorer countries. This has _________ the spectre of land grabs and political conflicts.</p>

(A) Spending ... intensified
(B) Dealing ... inflated
(C) Ploughing ... increased
(D) Investing ... raised
✓ Correct Answer: Option D Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

Companies "investing in agriculture" is the natural collocation. This has "raised the spectre of" (brought fear of) land grabs, which is also a standard expression.

Answer: (D) Investing … raised

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