Choose the segment with an error:
The committee found / the solution more preferable / to the alternative presented / in last month's report.
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (D) the solution more preferable
Concept (Double Comparative: Preferable) 'preferable' स्वयं एक comparative अर्थ वाला adjective है, जिसके साथ 'than' नहीं, बल्कि 'to' आता है। अतः इसके पहले 'more' लगाना अनावश्यक है और यह double comparative की त्रुटि है।
शुद्ध वाक्यांश: found the solution preferable to the alternative presented in last month's report.
Examiner का trap यह है कि 'more preferable' को सही मान लिया जाए।
Concept (Double Comparative: Preferable) 'preferable' is itself a comparative adjective and takes 'to', not 'than'. So 'more' before it is unnecessary and creates a double comparative error.
Correct phrase: found the solution preferable to the alternative presented in last month's report.
Exam trap: accepting 'more preferable' as correct.
Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 1 Oct 2026 · Shift I। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 1 Oct 2026 · Shift I. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.