Four statements are given below at A, B, C and D. There may be some errors in the given statement(s). The incorrect statement is your answer.

A. The war of succession ultimately boiled over to who had more power.
B. The war of succession ultimately boiled below to who had more power.
C. The war of succession ultimately boiled upon to who had more power.
D. The war of succession ultimately boiled down for who had more power.

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

Ans. E.
In the given sentences, boiled down is the phrasal verb that should have been used which means summarizing something, to reduce or simplify
(something) to the most basic, essential, or fundamental element(s). In this context it means that the one who had more power succeeded. 'Boiled down' should be followed by 'to' and not 'for', hence option D is incorrect.

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