SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 22

SSC CPO - 29 June 2024 Shift 2 • English • Q22

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

There are four tributaries of Ganga and it is ranked as the fifth most polluted river of the world.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. of Ganga and it.

Amazon, Ganga, and Nile are names of well-known rivers. Hence, we should use the definite article 'the' before these words.

The correct sentence is: There are four tributaries of the Ganga and it is ranked as the fifth most polluted river of the world.