Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The corresponding letter of that part is the answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, then choose option ‘No error’ as the answer response. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).

Bloated valuation of stocks as a result(A)/ of ultra-low interest rates are one(B)/ reason for the ballooning of billionaire net worth (C)/ and of the billionaire count itself. (D)

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

·       (A) “Bloated valuation of stocks as a result” — correct phrase.

·       (B) “of ultra-low interest rates are one” — error.

Error Rule:
The subject is “valuation” (singular), so the verb must also be singular.
Incorrect: are one
Correct: is one

·       (C) Correct — no issue.

·       (D) Correct — parallel structure maintained.

Conclusion:
Error lies in part B due to subject-verb agreement (singular subject requires singular verb).