Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
Neither the projection of growth nor the estimation of deficit trends (1)/ appear to have accounted for the liquidity constraints (2)/ that small-scale enterprises face (3)/ during cyclical downturns in demand. (4)

Correct option is B

Option (2) contains an error.
Detailed explanation of error: The subject begins with “Neither … nor …” and both noun phrases— the projection and the estimation—are singular. When neither…nor joins two singular subjects, the verb should also be singular. इसलिए “appear” गलत है; सही verb appears होगा.
Correct sentence: Neither the projection of growth nor the estimation of deficit trends appears to have accounted for…
Grammatical rule used: Agreement with “neither…nor”
· If both subjects are singular → singular verb
· If one singular + one plural → verb agrees with the nearest subject
· Example: Neither the teacher nor the student is ready. / Neither the students nor the teacher is ready.
· Information booster / exceptions:
· With “neither…nor,” always check the nearest noun to decide the verb when number differs (proximity rule).