Identify the error in the following sentence.
The recruitment committee received much applications from highly qualified candidates, making the final selection process exceptionally competitive and time-consuming for every evaluator involved.
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (D) received much applications
Concept (Much vs Many with Countable Noun) के अनुसार 'much' का प्रयोग Uncountable Noun के साथ होता है, जबकि 'applications' एक Countable Plural Noun है। Countable Plural Noun के साथ 'many' आता है।
इसलिए 'received much applications' के स्थान पर 'received many applications' होगा।
Examiner का trap: 'a large amount' के भाव से 'much applications' को सही मान लेना ही इसका trap है।
Concept (Much vs Many with a Countable Noun): 'much' is used with uncountable nouns, while 'applications' is a countable plural noun. A countable plural noun takes 'many'.
So 'received much applications' should be 'received many applications'.
✓ Correct sentence: The recruitment committee received many applications from highly qualified candidates.
Exam trap: reading 'much applications' as correct because it suggests a large amount.
Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 21 Sep 2026 · Shift III। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 21 Sep 2026 · Shift III. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.