SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 100

SSC Stenographer - 11/12/2024 (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM) • English • Q100

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error.

A Himalayas stretch across / the north-east part / of India and pass / through many countries.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

 The correct answer is option 1 i.e. A Himalayas stretch across.

Error: The article 'A' is incorrect here. 'Himalayas' is a proper noun referring to a specific mountain range and is plural in form, so it should be 'The Himalayas'.

Correct form: The Himalayas stretch across…

The rest of the sentence is grammatically correct.

Why others are incorrect:
2. 'through many countries' – Correct phrase, no error.
3. 'the north-east part' – Correct usage with definite article.
4. 'of India and pass' – Correct verb agreement with plural subject 'Himalayas'.