In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the 'No error' option. The National Health Scheme comes (P) / in the wake of mounting criticism over the (Q) /  government’s perceive failure to stop children dying of dengue (R) / No error (S)?

Option 3 : R

The error lies in part R of the sentence, making option 3 the correct answer.

Instead of perceive, the word perceived should be used to make the sentence grammatically correct.

The government’s perceived (viewed/ recognized) failure has prompted the need for the National Health Scheme.

Correct sentence - The National Health Scheme comes in the wake of mounting criticism over the government’s perceived failure to stop children dying of dengue.

Note – This is an example of a verb (in its past participle form) that can be used as an adjective especially before nouns.

Examples – increased activity, an escaped prisoner, a disappointed parent.