Question

The prices of pulses have risen because production were low compared demand.

• A. lower compared to
• B. is lower comparable
• C. will be lower for
• D. is lower than
• E. No correction required.

Answer 1

The correct option is D is lower than

'Production' is a singular activity, so it will agree to a singular verb. The comparison is implied with the use of 'lower than'.
Eg: Operation of the restaurant is difficult because profits are low.