Directions: In the following question, a target word is provided along with three sentences demonstrating its usage. Choose the option corresponding to the statement(s) in which the target word is used correctly in terms of both grammar and context. If none of the given sentences use the word correctly, select option (e), "None of these".

Proliferate
(i) The number of online educational platforms continues to proliferate as demand for remote learning grows.
(ii) Analysts warn that regional tensions could proliferate rapidly if peace talks stall.
(iii) The committee members met yesterday to discuss the project far too proliferate.

The correct answer is both (i) and (ii).

Meaning of 'Proliferate':
The word proliferate is a verb that means to increase rapidly in number or amount, multiply, or spread quickly.

Analysis of the given sentences:
Statement (i): "The number of online educational platforms continues to proliferate as demand for remote learning grows."
Usage: Correct. Here, 'proliferate' is used appropriately as a verb to describe the rapid multiplication of online educational platforms.

Statement (ii): "Analysts warn that regional tensions could proliferate rapidly if peace talks stall."
Usage: Correct. In this context, 'proliferate' functions correctly as a verb meaning to escalate or spread rapidly.

Statement (iii): "The committee members met yesterday to discuss the project far too proliferate."
Usage: Incorrect. 'Proliferate' is a verb and cannot modify another verb ('discuss') or act as an adverb/adjective. An adverb like 'extensively' or 'thoroughly' should be used instead.

Thus, the target word is used correctly in both statement (i) and statement (ii).