Identify the segment in the sentence which contains an error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
A sentence has been divided into four parts. Identify the part that contains a grammatical error.
The conference attracted /scholars from various different /academic disciplines /across the country.
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (D) scholars from various different
Concept (Redundant Adjectives: Various Different): 'various' का अर्थ 'अलग-अलग / भिन्न-भिन्न' है, और 'different' का अर्थ भी वही है। दोनों को एक साथ रखने से Redundancy, अर्थात अनावश्यक पुनरावृत्ति, होती है।
अतः 'various different' के स्थान पर केवल 'various' (या 'different') प्रयुक्त होना चाहिए।
✓ शुद्ध वाक्य: The conference attracted scholars from various academic disciplines across the country.
Examiner का trap यह है कि 'various different' जैसी दोहरी रचना को शुद्ध मान लेना ही सबसे बड़ी भूल है।
Concept (Redundant Adjectives: Various Different): 'various' means 'different, of several kinds', and 'different' carries the same meaning. Using both together is redundant.
Hence 'various different' must be replaced by just 'various' (or 'different').
✓ Correct sentence: The conference attracted scholars from various academic disciplines across the country.
Exam trap: accepting a double construction such as 'various different' as correct.
Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 8 Oct 2026 · Shift II। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 8 Oct 2026 · Shift II. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.