Question

Which of the phrase given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase given in underline in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.
British conservationists, which were in Mumbai on March, have appealed to their Indian counterparts to make a case for preserving the city's derelict cotton mills.

• A. which were at Mumbai on
• B. who was in Mumbai at
• C. which were on Mumbai on
• D. who were in Mumbai in
• E. No correction required.

Answer 1

The correct option is D who were in Mumbai in

For people we use 'who'. Before names of monthe, we use 'in'. Hence, (d) is suitable replacement.
E.g Australian diplomats who are in New Delhi in the current month, are to discuss power projects.