Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic; it is believed to be written around 500 BC to 100 BC.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Ramayana is an ancient.
Explanation:
The error lies in the omission of the definite article “The” before Ramayana. In formal English, names of epics, scriptures, and important historical texts are generally preceded by The — for example, The Mahabharata, The Odyssey, The Iliad.
Corrected sentence:
The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic; it is believed to be written around 500 BC to 100 BC.