Read the sentences provided in options A, B, C, and D carefully. While three of the sentences are grammatically sound, one contains an “article usage” error. Identify the option with the error.
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (D) The diplomatic delegation travelled from Netherlands to the Czech Republic to ratify the new maritime trade agreement.
Concept (Article with Plural Country Names) Netherlands एक ऐसा देश है जिसका नाम बहुवचन रूप में है, और उससे पहले the लगता है। बाकी वाक्यों में articles सही हैं: 'A research team', 'a beautifully preserved ... predator' और 'the Administrator' (एक विशिष्ट पद)। अतः त्रुटि विकल्प D में है।
✓ सही वाक्य: The diplomatic delegation travelled from the Netherlands to the Czech Republic to ratify the new maritime trade agreement.
Examiner का जाल यह है कि 'the Czech Republic' देखकर छात्र उसे सही मानते हैं, परंतु 'the Netherlands' से पहले का article छूट गया है।
Concept (Article with Plural Country Names) Netherlands is a country with a plural name and takes the. The articles in the other sentences are correct: 'A research team', 'a beautifully preserved ... predator', and 'the Administrator' (a specific office).
✓ Correct sentence The diplomatic delegation travelled from the Netherlands to the Czech Republic to ratify the new maritime trade agreement.
Examiner's Trap Seeing 'the' before Czech Republic, students accept it as correct but overlook the missing 'the' before Netherlands.
Source: SSC CGL 2026 · 06 Oct 2026 · Shift III। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: SSC CGL 2026 · 06 Oct 2026 · Shift III. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.