Find the part of the sentence that contains an error
The committee discussed about the proposal for over two hours but failed to reach any conclusion.
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (A) The committee discussed about the proposal
Concept (Transitive Verb: Discuss) Discuss एक transitive verb है और अपना object सीधे लेता है, 'about' के साथ नहीं। Discuss about, enter into और reach to जैसे प्रयोग आम गलतियाँ हैं। अतः 'discussed about' के स्थान पर discussed आएगा और त्रुटि भाग (1) में है।
✓ सही वाक्य: The committee discussed the proposal for over two hours but failed to reach any conclusion.
Examiner का जाल यह है कि हिंदी के 'के बारे में चर्चा' के प्रभाव से छात्र 'discuss about' को सही मान लेते हैं।
Concept (Transitive Verb: Discuss) Discuss is a transitive verb and takes its object directly, not 'about'. Discuss about, enter into and reach to are common errors.
✓ Correct sentence The committee discussed the proposal for over two hours but failed to reach any conclusion.
Examiner's Trap Influenced by the Hindi 'ke baare mein charcha', students accept 'discuss about'.
Source: SSC CGL 2026 · 23 Oct 2026 · Shift II। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: SSC CGL 2026 · 23 Oct 2026 · Shift II. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.