Question

    Directions: In each of the following sentences, a sentence is divided into 4 parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). Find out the error in these parts if any. If all the parts are correct, mark (E) as your answer.

    The amendment provides that (A)/an electoral registration officer may require (B)/an individual to furnish their Aadhaar number (C)/in order to establish its identity (D).

    A The amendment provides that Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B an electoral registration officer may require Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C an individual to furnish their Aadhaar number Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D in order to establish its identity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here, ‘its’ is the incorrect pronoun. The correct pronoun is ‘their’. The amendment provides that an electoral registration officer may require an individual to furnish their Aadhaar number in order to establish their i dentity.

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