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 findings seem / less inferior to / those reported in / earlier investigations.
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (B) less inferior to
Concept (Double Comparative with Inferior): 'inferior' में तुलना का भाव पहले से निहित है और उसके साथ 'to' का प्रयोग होता है। इसलिए इसके पहले 'less' या 'more' नहीं आता। 'less inferior' से अर्थ अस्पष्ट और अनुचित हो जाता है।
✓ शुद्ध वाक्य: The findings seem inferior to those reported in earlier investigations. (यदि भाव न्यूनता का हो, तो 'less impressive than' प्रयुक्त हो सकता है।)
Examiner का trap यह है कि 'less inferior' को शुद्ध मान लिया जाए, जबकि 'inferior' स्वयं तुलनात्मक शब्द है।
Concept (Double Comparative with Inferior): 'inferior' already carries the sense of comparison and is used with 'to'. So neither 'less' nor 'more' is added before it. 'Less inferior' also makes the meaning vague and improper.
✓ Correct sentence: The findings seem inferior to those reported in earlier investigations. (Or, if the sense is of a lower degree: 'less impressive than'.)
Exam trap: accepting 'less inferior' as correct, because 'inferior' itself already expresses comparison.
Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 23 Sep 2026 · Shift I। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 23 Sep 2026 · Shift I. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.