The exploding popularity of the newest generation of portable MP3 players, equipped with multiple gigabytes of memory and capable of displaying color video files, have generated a huge cottage industry to satisfy the growing demand of accessories for the players.
Never in an official question a modifier begins with "being", we can discard option C.
The suject is "The exploding popularity" => singular => has is correct:out A, D and E.
Only B remains and there is nothing wrong with it.
Never in an official question a modifier begins with "being", we can discard option C.
The suject is "The exploding popularity" => singular => has is correct:out A, D and E.
Only B remains and there is nothing wrong with it.