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Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. Hiking across an Himalayas is going to be a t
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Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
Hiking across an Himalayas is going to be a tough task for a beginner.

A.

Hiking across

B.

an Himalayas is

C.

task for a beginner.

D.

going to be a tough

Correct option is B

Option (b) contains an error.
Explanation:
· The article "an" is incorrect because "Himalayas" begins with a consonant sound. The correct article is "the" as it refers to a specific range of mountains.
· Correct Sentence: "Hiking across the Himalayas is going to be a tough task for a beginner."
Grammatical Rule Used:
· Use "the" before unique geographical entities like mountain ranges, rivers, or seas.
· Articles:
· "An" before vowel sounds (e.g., an apple).
· "The" for specific or unique references (e.g., the Taj Mahal).
Example:
· Incorrect: She climbed an Alps.
· Correct: She climbed the Alps.

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