What kind of error is in the following sentence? 'The author of 'Kamayani' is Jaishankar Prasad.' (with a spelling error in the name)

Appeared in: DSSSB 6 September 2024

Explanation

The question explicitly points out a 'spelling error in the name', making 'Spelling related error' the direct and correct answer.
A spelling error, also known as an orthographical error, involves using incorrect letters or sequences of letters to form a word. (SRC_10534)
This type of error is related to the conventional spelling of a word, not its grammatical function, number, or gender.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

Option A: A case-related error involves the incorrect grammatical form of a noun or pronoun (e.g., subject vs. object). The error described is in the spelling of a name, not its grammatical role.
Option C: A number-related error concerns the agreement between singular and plural forms. The subject ('The author') and verb ('is') are both singular and agree correctly.
Option D: A gender-related error involves a mismatch in gender between nouns and pronouns. The sentence does not contain any gender-specific pronouns that are used incorrectly.

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Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Identification of grammatical and orthographical errors as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While this is a general language question, the principle of accuracy is vital in all professional communication, including nursing.
In nursing, a spelling error in a patient's name, medication, or diagnosis in the medical record can lead to serious patient safety incidents. (SRC_10532, SRC_10533)
Attention to detail, whether in grammar or clinical tasks, is a fundamental skill for preventing errors and ensuring high-quality care.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the question carefully to identify the core task. The question asks to identify the 'kind of error'.
Pay close attention to all parts of the prompt, including any information in parentheses. The phrase '(with a spelling error in the name)' is a direct clue.
Evaluate the given options. The clue 'spelling error' directly corresponds to the option 'Spelling related error'.
To confirm your choice, briefly define the other error types (case, number, gender) in your mind and verify that they do not apply to the situation described in the question.
Select the option that is explicitly supported by the information given in the question stem.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Identification of grammatical and orthographical errors
Stem keywords: error, sentence, spelling error
Lead-in keywords: What kind
Negative lead-in flag: false

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Kaplan Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry-2022 (pp 1-3768 of 3768) p. 470-472

E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) pp. 3742-3744, 3749-3751

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