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[karthikpandian19]

25. A recent study of ancient clay deposits has provided new evidence supporting the theory of global forest fires ignited by a meteorite impact that contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs and many other creatures some 65 million years ago.
(A) supporting the theory of global forest fires ignited by a meteorite impact that
(B) supporting the theory that global forest fires ignited by a meteorite impact
(C) that supports the theory of global forest fires that were ignited by a meteorite impact and that
(D) in support of the theory that global forest fires were ignited by a meteorite impact and that
(E) of support for the theory of a meteorite impact that ignited global forest fires and

[bubbliiiiiiii]

25. A recent study of ancient clay deposits has provided new evidence supporting the theory of global forest fires ignited by a meteorite impact that contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs and many other creatures some 65 million years ago.
(A) supporting the theory of global forest fires ignited by a meteorite impact that - suggests theory was impacted by meteor which doesnot make sense to me.
(B) supporting the theory that global forest fires ignited by a meteorite impact - Correct. (If my understanding of message in the sentence is clear. )
(C) that supports the theory of global forest fires that were ignited by a meteorite impact and that - Although gramatically correct this sentence conveys multiple meanings.
(D) in support of the theory that global forest fires were ignited by a meteorite impact and that - Gramatically correct but doesnot convey the intented meaning.
(E) of support for the theory of a meteorite impact that ignited global forest fires and

IMO B

[karthikpandian19]

GMAT experts can you provide explanation for this problem????

[confuse mind]

IMO - B