Directions: The given sentence has been broken up into four different parts. The error, if any, will be in any one part of the sentence. Select the option which contains the part of the sentence which has an error (spelling, grammatical or contextual). If there is no error, choose option E. Millions of people may be (A) / displaced and thousands of cities (B) / may drown because of melting glaciers (C) / and raising

Step-by-step solution

The fragment D of the sentence is erroneous. Reason: The usage of the word ‘raising’ is erroneous and inappropriate. “Raise” means ‘lift or move to a higher position or level / increase the amount, level, or strength of’. A third-party-subject is necessary to perform the task of ‘raising (something)’. But ocean levels rise on its own. One might argue that ocean levels are rising due to human activity. But it’s too distant a relation. ‘Raise’ is used