SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CPO - 28 June 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q17

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

Himalayas include the highest mountains in the world and feed almost 20% of the earth’s population.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Himalayas include the. 

The error lies in the use of the article "the" before "Himalayas." 

Himalayas is a proper noun referring to a specific mountain range, so it must be preceded by the definite article "the".