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In case of 'either - or', 'neither - nor', the auxiliary relates itself to the second subject.

In case of 'as well as', the auxiliary relates itself to the first subject.

Case of subject verb agreement. Here, the subject is 'a variety' (i.e. singular). Thus, we need a singualar auxiliary.  Hence, option 1.

Here the subject is 'A sum' (singular). So, we need a singular auxiliary. Hence, option 2.

Though 'jury' is a colloective noun, but whenever we refer to a division of the collective noun it is treated as a plural subject. Thus, option 1.

In tag questions, we generally follow two rules: 1. The auxiliary remains unchanged; and 2: The positive sentence changes into negative and vice-versa. This is a case of advice. So, 'must' becomes 'should'. Considering this, option 1 is the correct answer.

Imperative sentences use tag question in the same tone (negative/positive) as it is done in the sentence. Moreover, generally we use 'will' with the second and the third person, and not 'shall' and a tag to an imperative sentence can be the following: will you?, won't you? and even can't you?. So, option 1 is correct.

Rivalry refers to an ongoing state of competition or opposition. This is the correct option because the second part of the sentence suggests ongoing problems.

This is the correct option. This phrase means a controversial issue or situation which is difficult to deal with.

This is the correct option. Primacy is a noun which means the state of being first in order of rank, importance etc. (priority). This sentence gives us a clue for the correct choice by the words ‘rather than the ...’ In a state of comparison the safety of human participants and animals has been given more importance.

This is the correct option because it means of one mind or in complete agreement. The clue lies in the  first part of the sentence where 'Pakistan assembly' is used as a collective noun. It shows that all the people voted together.

This is the correct option. Here, the early bird is a person who has arrived before the function was about to start.

This is the correct option. Here, elbow grease refers to using considerable amount of energy and strength to do work.

This is the correct option. Raking in money refers to making money in large quantities.

This is the correct option. Being in safe hands means being looked after by a reliable person and is therefore at no risk.