Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error. Where a ‘No error’ option is given, select it if the sentence has no error.
Despite its ostensible neutrality (1), the bureaucratic apparatus (2) enact normative controls (3) that homogenize diverse expressions of identity. (4)
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (C) (3)
Concept (Subject–Verb Agreement) के अनुसार 'the bureaucratic apparatus' एक ही तंत्र को बताता है, इसलिए वह singular है। भाग (1) का 'its' भी इसी ओर संकेत करता है। अतः verb 'enact' की जगह 'enacts' आना चाहिए।
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सही वाक्य: Despite its ostensible neutrality, the bureaucratic apparatus enacts normative controls that homogenize diverse expressions of identity.
भाग (4): 'that' यहाँ plural 'controls' के लिए प्रयुक्त है, इसलिए 'homogenize' उचित है।
Concept (Subject–Verb Agreement): 'The bureaucratic apparatus' refers to one system, so it is singular. The possessive 'its' in part (1) also shows this. So 'enact' should be 'enacts'.
✓ Correct sentence: Despite its ostensible neutrality, the bureaucratic apparatus enacts normative controls that homogenise diverse expressions of identity.
Part (4): 'that homogenize diverse expressions' — here 'that' stands for the plural 'controls', so 'homogenize' is correct.
Source: SSC Stenographer 2026 · 15 Sep 2026 · Shift I। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: SSC Stenographer 2026 · 15 Sep 2026 · Shift I. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.