Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

There are four tributaries of Ganga and it is ranked as the fifth most polluted river of the world.

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SSC CPO 2024 Official Paper-I (Held On: 29 Jun, 2024 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

The word "tributaries" refers to smaller rivers or streams that flow into a larger river or lake. (उपधारा)
- Example: The Yamuna is one of the major tributaries of the Ganga.
The definite article "the" clarifies that we are referring to a specific river, rather than a general concept. The correct word should be "the Ganga" instead of "Ganga" to maintain consistency in the sentence structure. (गंगा)
- Example: The Ganga is considered a sacred river in India.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

Option 1: is ranked as the fifth (पांचवें स्थान पर है): Correct usage.
- Example: The river is ranked as the fifth most polluted in the world.
Option 3: There are four tributaries (चार उपधाराएँ हैं): Correct usage.
- Example: There are four tributaries that merge into the main river.
Option 4: most polluted river of the world. (दुनिया की सबसे प्रदूषित नदी): Correct usage.
- Example: This is the most polluted river of the world.

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