As allegations of crores of rupees changing hands to permit illegal mining began to fly thick and fast ______

A

government ordered an enquiry which exposed a nexus between mine operators and bureaucrats

B

it caused great damage to the surrounding ecosystem and the environment in general

C

the officials have been irresponsible in failing to bring it to the notice of the court in time

D

the powerful mining lobby had bribed the officials to obtain permit for mining on ecologically sensitive land

E

None of these