C is using the subjunctive construction intended for use in one type of situation: the desire of a person or entity for another person or entity to do something. That is not the intention of this sentence - it is not a desire on the part of DOL that officers be allowed to do something. Rather, DOL ...
This question came in my Manhattan Mock CAT Q:-The administration has increased the number of fines for mining safety violations as part of their campaign to protect miners. has increased the number of fines for mining safety violations as part of their have increased the number of fines for mining ...
Varun There are 3 things to keep in mind 1>Administration is singular Therefore "has increased" will be used B and E eliminated 2>The administration will increase the "number" of fines i.e the various types of fines D eliminated 3> Again A uses "their" for sing...