SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 78

SSC CHSL Tier II - 02 Nov 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q78

Parts of the given sentence have been underlined. One of the parts may contain an error. Select the option that rectifies the error. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

It was the home minister of the country who took the decision to change a laws pertaining to migration of people from one state to another.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. the laws pertaining.

  • "A laws pertaining" is incorrect because "laws" is plural and refers to some specific laws.
  • Hence, the definite article 'the' will be used.
  • The correct sentence is- "It was the home minister of the country who took the decision to change the laws pertaining to migration of people from one state to another".