Question

TISCO had begun to produce steel in the early 20th century, but the British Chief Commissioner of the Indian Railways had sworn to 'eat every pound of steel rail' they made if it were to meet British specifications.

• A. if it ever met British specifications
• B. as it never ever met British specifications
• C. provided if it were to meet British specifications
• D. Only if they met British specifications
• E. No correction required.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Only if they met British specifications

'Only if' gives the sense of the specific work. which has been mentioned in the sentence.
Eg: You could have succeeded only if you have studied hard.