In the sentence given below, four words have been highlighted which may be misspelt or inappropriate in their usage. Mark the erroneous word as the answer and if all the words are correct in their spellings and usage, choose ‘No Error’ as the answer.

The growth of the plant is slowed down when there isn’t much sunlight.

Correct option is E

Correct Answer: (E) No Error

Given Sentence

The growth of the plant is slowed down when there isn’t much sunlight.

Word-wise Analysis

Option (A): growth

Status: Correct

Meaning (English):
The process of developing or increasing in size.

Meaning (Hindi):
विकास

Why correct:
“Growth of the plant” is a natural and appropriate biological expression.

Option (B): slowed

Status: Correct

Meaning (English):
Made slower; reduced in speed or rate.

Meaning (Hindi):
धीमा किया गया

Why correct:
The passive construction “is slowed down” is grammatically correct and contextually suitable.

Option (C): when

Status: Correct

Meaning (English):
At the time or under the condition that.

Meaning (Hindi):
जब

Why correct:
“When” correctly introduces a condition affecting plant growth.

Option (D): sunlight

Status: Correct

Meaning (English):
Light from the sun.

Meaning (Hindi):
सूर्य का प्रकाश

Why correct:
Sunlight is essential for plant growth, so its usage is contextually accurate.

Option (E): No Error

Status: Correct

All highlighted words are correctly spelt and appropriately used in the sentence.

Final Conclusion

There is no spelling or usage error in the sentence.

Correct Answer: (E) No Error