Institution: Bank Asia Ltd Exam: Bank Asia Ltd - Management Trainees - 17.06.2011 ||
Topic: Correction (Sentence Correction), Subject: English Grammar (ইংরেজি গ্রামার)

Best Answer Explained in Below-:

The question mentions the sponsors of the ICC World Cup tournament who "bought" advertising time on television. It specifically highlights that these sponsors include "at least" a dozen international firms, suggesting a significant presence of recognizable brands.

The key term in the question is "includes," which indicates that the advertising time purchased reflects a subset of a larger group of international firms. The phrase “at least a dozen” implies there are more than twelve firms involved, but not explicitly stating how many more there are.

The option "2" is the correct answer because it aligns with the suggestion that the sponsors consist of a minimum of two prominent firms among this larger group. Therefore, while the list is extensive, the focus is on a specific subset, which could logically be represented by the number two. It makes sense to deduce that at least two international brands would be well-known enough to warrant mention in relation to their sponsorship and advertising efforts around such a significant global event as the ICC World Cup.