In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates 'No improvement.'
The announcement by India and Pakistan of plans to operationalise a visa-free corridor between Dera Baba Nanak in Indian Punjab and Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan’s Punjab heeds an longstanding pleas of Sikh pilgrims.
A. heeds an longstanding plea
B. consider a longstanding plea
C. heeds a longstanding plea
D. considers a longstanding plea
1
Both A and B
2
Both A and C
3
Both B and D
4
Both C and D
5
No improvement