Question

In the given sentence, four words/phrases have been underlined, and the underlined words/phrases are given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
\(\underline{Scientists\ in \ India}\) \(\underline{have\ developed}\) \(\underline{the\ new\ variety}\ \underline{of\ brinjal}\)

• A. Scientists in India
• B. have developed
• C. the new variety
• D. of brinjal

Hint:

When identifying errors in sentences, pay attention to the correct usage of articles ("the", "a", "an") and their placement in the sentence.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The error lies in the phrase "the new variety". The correct sentence should be "Scientists in India have developed new varieties of brinjal" (without "the" before "new variety"). The phrase should not use an article "the" when referring to general instances.