Identify the error in one of the segments in bold letters in the sentence.
The field botanist categorized the indigenous, stunted Himalayan shrubbery as a rare example of high-altitude adaptation.
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (A) shrubbery
Concept (Countable Noun: Shrub बनाम Shrubbery): 'Shrubbery' एक collective (समूहवाचक) या uncountable Noun (अगणनीय संज्ञा) है, जिसका अर्थ है झाड़ियों का समूह। 'a rare example of high-altitude adaptation' से किसी एक विशिष्ट पौधे का बोध होता है, इसलिए यहाँ Countable Noun (गणनीय संज्ञा) 'shrub' आना चाहिए।
✓ Correct sentence: The field botanist categorised the indigenous, stunted Himalayan shrub as a rare example of high-altitude adaptation.
Exam trap: समूह-वाचक Noun 'shrubbery' को एक पौधे के लिए सामान्य Noun मान लेना।
Concept (Countable Noun: Shrub versus Shrubbery): 'Shrubbery' is a collective or uncountable noun, meaning a group of shrubs. The phrase 'a rare example of high-altitude adaptation' refers to one particular plant, so a countable noun is needed. The right word is 'shrub'.
✓ Correct sentence: The field botanist categorised the indigenous, stunted Himalayan shrub as a rare example of high-altitude adaptation.
Exam trap: treating 'shrubbery', a group noun, as a general noun for a single plant.
Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 26 Sep 2026 · Shift II। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 26 Sep 2026 · Shift II. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.