Correct option is B
Option (b) contains an error.
Explanation: “Politics” is a singular
uncountable noun despite ending in “s.” So, it should be followed by
“was”, not “were.”
Grammatical rule used:
�� Some nouns ending in “s” (e.g., politics, economics, news) are
singular and take singular verbs.
Example: Politics is a tricky subject.
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Information Booster: Other such nouns: physics, mathematics, measles — always use singular verbs.