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• Part 1: Indefinite Articles – ‘A’ vs. ‘An’ (Questions 1-25)
• Part 2: The Definite Article – ‘The’ (Questions 26-50)
• Part 3: Omission of Articles / Zero Article (Questions 51-75)
• Part 4: Mixed Articles – Error Spotting (Questions 76-100)

Q1. He is studying at ______ university in Europe.
(SSC CGL Tier-I)

A) a
B) an
C) the
D) No article

Answer & Explanation: A) a
The word ‘university’ starts with a consonant ‘y’ sound (‘you-niversity’), so ‘a’ is used.

Q2. It took me ______ hour to reach the station.
(KVS TGT English)

A) a
B) an
C) the
D) any

Answer & Explanation: B) an
The ‘h’ in ‘hour’ is silent, and the word begins with a vowel sound (‘ow-er’), so ‘an’ is used.

Q3. My uncle is ______ S.P. in the police department.
(UP TGT Exam)

A) an
B) a
C) the
D) one

Answer & Explanation: A) an
The abbreviation ‘S.P.’ starts with a vowel ‘e’ sound (‘ess-pee’), so ‘an’ is required.

Q4. I saw ______ one-eyed beggar near the temple.
(IBPS PO Prelims)

A) the
B) an
C) a
D) some

Answer & Explanation: C) a
The word ‘one’ starts with a consonant ‘w’ sound (‘won’), hence ‘a’ is used.

Q5. He proved to be ______ heir to the vast property.
(SSC CPO)

A) the
B) a
C) an
D) No article

Answer & Explanation: C) an
The ‘h’ in ‘heir’ is silent, and it starts with a vowel ‘e’ sound (‘air’).

Q6. This is ______ historic occasion for our country.
(CDS Exam)

A) a
B) an
C) the
D) No article

Answer & Explanation: A) a
In modern English, the ‘h’ in ‘historic’ is pronounced. Therefore, it starts with a consonant sound and takes ‘a’.

Q7. My friend gave me ______ unique gift on my birthday.
(UP LT Grade Exam)

A) an
B) the
C) a
D) any

Answer & Explanation: C) a
‘Unique’ starts with a ‘y’ sound, which is a consonant sound.

Q8. What ______ shame that our team lost the match!
(Exclamatory Sentence – KVS PGT)

A) an
B) a
C) the
D) No article

Answer & Explanation: B) a
In exclamatory sentences beginning with ‘What’ followed by a singular countable noun, ‘a’ or ‘an’ is used.

Q9. This is ______ F.I.R. that was lodged against him.
(UPSC CSE Prelims)

A) a
B) an
C) the
D) for

Answer & Explanation: B) an
The abbreviation F.I.R. begins with a vowel sound ‘e’ (‘eff-eye-ar’).

Q10. I need to buy ______ X-ray of my chest.
(General Medical)

A) an
B) a
C) the
D) one

Answer & Explanation: A) an
The word ‘X-ray’ starts with a vowel ‘e’ sound (‘ex-ray’).

Q11. The manager is ______ honest man.
(SSC Stenographer)

A) an
B) a
C) the
D) some

Answer & Explanation: A) an
The article is chosen based on the sound of the word immediately following it (‘honest’ starts with a vowel sound).

Q12. I found ______ hundred-rupee note on the ground.
(IBPS Clerk)

A) a
B) an
C) the
D) No article

Answer & Explanation: A) a
‘Hundred’ starts with a pronounced ‘h’, which is a consonant sound.

Q13. Mr. Sharma is ______ N.R.I living in London.
(Common Abbreviation)

A) the
B) a
C) an
D) any

Answer & Explanation: C) an
‘N.R.I’ begins with a vowel ‘e’ sound (‘en-ar-eye’).

Q14. It is ______ useless gadget.
(UP TGT)

A) an
B) a
C) some
D) the

Answer & Explanation: B) a
‘Useless’ starts with a consonant ‘y’ sound (‘you-seless’).

Q15. The minister made ______ SOS call for help.
(CDS Exam)

A) an
B) a
C) the
D) this

Answer & Explanation: A) an
‘SOS’ begins with the vowel sound ‘ess’.

Q16. He wants to be ______ MLA.
(Indian Polity Context)

A) a
B) an
C) the
D) that

Answer & Explanation: B) an
The abbreviation ‘MLA’ is pronounced with an initial ‘e’ sound (’em-el-aye’).

Q17. ______ ewe was grazing with its lamb.
(Advanced Vocabulary – PGT Level)

A) An
B) The
C) A
D) Some

Answer & Explanation: C) A
‘Ewe’ (a female sheep) starts with a ‘y’ sound (‘you’), which is a consonant sound.

Q18. I had ______ unbelievably amazing experience.
(General Grammar)

A) a
B) an
C) some
D) the

Answer & Explanation: B) an
The article depends on the sound of the word ‘unbelievably’, which starts with a vowel sound ‘u’.

Q19. He lives in ______ historical city.
(SSC CPO)

A) a
B) an
C) the
D) No article

Answer & Explanation: A) a
Again, the ‘h’ in ‘historical’ is pronounced, so ‘a’ is correct.

Q20. She has ______ B.A. degree from Delhi University.
(UP PGT Exam)

A) the
B) a
C) an
D) one

Answer & Explanation: B) a
The abbreviation ‘B.A.’ starts with a consonant ‘b’ sound (‘bee-aye’).

Q21. ______ European lady came to visit our school.
(Common PYQ)

A) An
B) A
C) The
D) Any

Answer & Explanation: B) A
‘European’ starts with a consonant ‘y’ sound (‘you-ro-pean’).

Q22. My friend is ______ L.L.B. graduate.
(KVS PGT)

A) a
B) an
C) the
D) some

Answer & Explanation: B) an
‘L.L.B.’ starts with a vowel ‘e’ sound (‘el-el-bee’).

Q23. What ______ intelligent answer he gave!
(Exclamatory Sentence)

A) an
B) a
C) the
D) some

Answer & Explanation: A) an
‘Intelligent’ starts with a vowel sound.

Q24. A famous poet and ______ novelist is coming to the event.
(Subject-Verb Agreement Link)

A) a
B) an
C) the
D) No article

Answer & Explanation: D) No article
When one article (‘A’) is used at the beginning, it means ‘poet’ and ‘novelist’ refer to the same single person. Adding another article (‘a’) would imply two different people.

Q25. It would be ______ honour to meet the President.
(NDA Exam)

A) a
B) an
C) some
D) great

Answer & Explanation: B) an
The ‘h’ in ‘honour’ is silent, starting with a vowel sound.

Q26. I saw ______ boy who had topped the exam.
(Specific Reference – IBPS Clerk)

A) a
B) the
C) an
D) some

Answer & Explanation: B) the
‘The’ is used to refer to a specific person who has already been defined or is unique (‘the boy who had topped…’).

Q27. ______ Sun rises in ______ East.
(UPSC CSE Prelims)

A) A, the
B) The, the
C) The, a
D) A, a

Answer & Explanation: B) The, the
‘The’ is used before unique celestial bodies (Sun) and cardinal directions (East).

Q28. She plays ______ violin very well.
(SSC CGL)

A) a
B) the
C) an
D) No article

Answer & Explanation: B) the
The definite article ‘the’ is used before the names of musical instruments.

Q29. He is ______ tallest boy in the class.
(Superlative Degree – KVS TGT)

A) the
B) a
C) an
D) No article

Answer & Explanation: A) the
‘The’ is always used before a superlative degree of an adjective (tallest, best, most beautiful).

Q30. ______ Ramayana is a sacred book of Hindus.
(Holy Books – UP LT Grade)

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) Some

Answer & Explanation: C) The
‘The’ is used before the names of holy or epic books.

Q31. My brother lives in ______ United States of America.
(Names of Countries – CDS Exam)

A) a
B) an
C) the
D) No article

Answer & Explanation: C) the
‘The’ is used before names of countries that include words like ‘Republic’, ‘Kingdom’, or ‘States’.

Q32. We crossed ______ English Channel to get to France.
(Geographical Feature)

A) an
B) a
C) the
D) some

Answer & Explanation: C) the
‘The’ is used before the names of channels, gulfs, and oceans.

Q33. He is swimming in ______ Ganga.
(Rivers – SSC MTS)

A) a
B) the
C) an
D) some

Answer & Explanation: B) the
‘The’ is used before the names of rivers.

Q34. ______ more you practice, ______ better you become.
(Parallel Construction – IBPS PO)

A) A, the
B) The, the
C) More, better
D) The, a

Answer & Explanation: B) The, the
In sentences showing a parallel increase or decrease, ‘the’ is used before both comparative adjectives.

Q35. She is ______ best person for the job.
(Superlative – PGT Exam)

A) a
B) an
C) the
D) some

Answer & Explanation: C) the
‘Best’ is the superlative form of ‘good’, so it takes ‘the’.

Q36. We visited ______ Andaman and Nicobar Islands last year.
(Island Groups – CDS)

A) an
B) the
C) a
D) No article

Answer & Explanation: B) the
‘The’ is used before groups of islands.

Q37. He booked a ticket on ______ Shatabdi Express.
(Names of Trains – Railways RRB)

A) a
B) some
C) an
D) the

Answer & Explanation: D) the
‘The’ is used before the names of specific trains, ships, and airplanes.

Q38. I read ______ Times of India every day.
(Newspapers – SSC CGL)

A) a
B) an
C) the
D) no article

Answer & Explanation: C) the
‘The’ is used before the names of newspapers.

Q39. ______ rich should help ______ poor.
(Representing a Class – TGT Social Studies Link!)

A) A, a
B) The, the
C) An, a
D) Some, some

Answer & Explanation: B) The, the
‘The’ is used before an adjective to represent a whole class of people (e.g., the rich, the poor, the brave).

Q40. The conference was held at ______ Taj Hotel.
(Famous Buildings – General)

A) a
B) the
C) some
D) no article

Answer & Explanation: B) the
‘The’ is used before the names of famous hotels, monuments, and public buildings.

Q41. Mount Everest is ______ highest peak in the world.
(UPSC/Geography)

A) a
B) the
C) some
D) no article

Answer & Explanation: B) the
Even though we don’t use ‘the’ before ‘Mount Everest’, we use it before the superlative ‘highest peak’.

Q42. ______ French are known for their love of wine.
(Nationality – KVS PGT)

A) The
B) A
C) An
D) No article

Answer & Explanation: A) The
‘The’ before a nationality refers to the people of that country.

Q43. ______ gold you bought from Dubai is of high quality.
(Specific Material Noun)

A) A
B) An
C) No article
D) The

Answer & Explanation: D) The
Although we don’t use articles for material nouns in a general sense (‘Gold is precious’), here we are talking about specific gold (‘the gold you bought’).

Q44. Who invented ______ telephone?
(Inventions – IBPS PO)

A) a
B) the
C) an
D) no article

Answer & Explanation: B) the
‘The’ is used before inventions.

Q45. This is ______ same book I wanted to buy.
(Emphasis – CDS)

A) a
B) the
C) an
D) no article

Answer & Explanation: B) the
‘The’ is used for emphasis on a particular noun, especially with words like ‘same’ and ‘only’.

Q46. The thief was sent to ______ prison.
(Primary Purpose Rule – Tricky Case)

A) a
B) the
C) no article
D) an

Answer & Explanation: C) no article
When places like prison, school, hospital, church are visited for their primary purpose, no article is used. He was sent to prison as a prisoner. (If someone just visited it, we’d say ‘He went to the prison to see his brother’).

Q47. I went to ______ school to meet the principal.
(Secondary Purpose Rule – UP TGT)

A) the
B) a
C) no article
D) an

Answer & Explanation: A) the
Here, the person is not going to school to study (primary purpose) but for another reason (to meet the principal), so ‘the’ is used.

Q48. He has a keen interest in ______ history of medieval India.
(Specific Subject)

A) the
B) a
C) no article
D) an

Answer & Explanation: A) the
While names of subjects don’t take an article, here it refers to the specific history of a particular period, so ‘the’ is used.

Q49. Kalidas is often called ______ Shakespeare of India.
(Proper Noun as Common Noun – KVS PGT)

A) the
B) a
C) an
D) no article

Answer & Explanation: A) the
When a proper noun is used for comparison to represent qualities, it takes ‘the’ before it.

Q50. He was ______ first man to walk on the moon.
(Ordinal Numbers – SSC CHSL)

A) a
B) the
C) an
D) some

Answer & Explanation: B) the
‘The’ is used before ordinal numbers like first, second, ninth, etc.

Q51. ______ honesty is the best policy.
(Abstract Noun – Proverb)

A) The
B) A
C) An
D) No article needed

Answer & Explanation: D) No article needed
Abstract nouns, when used in a general sense, do not take an article.

Q52. I can speak ______ French fluently.
(Languages – IBPS PO)

A) a
B) the
C) some
D) No article needed

Answer & Explanation: D) No article needed
Names of languages do not take an article.

Q53. She loves playing ______ basketball.
(Sports – UP TGT)

A) a
B) an
C) the
D) No article needed

Answer & Explanation: D) No article needed
Names of sports and games do not take an article.

Q54. We usually have ______ dinner at 8 PM.
(Meals – SSC MTS)

A) a
B) the
C) some
D) No article needed

Answer & Explanation: D) No article needed
Names of meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) used in a general sense do not take an article.

Q55. He suffers from ______ cancer.
(Diseases – CDS)

A) a
B) the
C) an
D) No article needed

Answer & Explanation: D) No article needed
Most diseases do not take an article. (Exceptions: the measles, the mumps).

Q56. She went to ______ bed early last night.
(Fixed Phrase)

A) the
B) a
C) No article needed
D) an

Answer & Explanation: C) No article needed
‘Go to bed’ is a fixed idiom. Using ‘the’ would imply going to the physical piece of furniture.

Q57. I visited ______ Delhi last summer.
(Proper Noun – City)

A) a
B) the
C) some
D) No article needed

Answer & Explanation: D) No article needed
Names of cities, towns, and most countries do not take an article.

Q58. He goes to office by ______ car.
(Mode of Transport)

A) the
B) a
C) No article needed
D) an

Answer & Explanation: C) No article needed
For mode of transport in the form ‘by + vehicle’, no article is used (by car, by bus, by train).

Q59. My favourite subject is ______ physics.
(Academic Subject – KVS PGT)

A) the
B) a
C) No article needed
D) some

Answer & Explanation: C) No article needed
Names of academic subjects do not take an article in a general sense.

Q60. _______ virtue is its own reward.
(Abstract Noun – Proverb)

A) A
B) The
C) An
D) No article needed

Answer & Explanation: D) No article needed
As an abstract noun used in a general sense, ‘virtue’ does not take an article here.

Q61. What kind of ______ man are you?
(Special Construction – IBPS PO)

A) the
B) a
C) some
D) No article needed

Answer & Explanation: D) No article needed
After phrases like ‘kind of’, ‘sort of’, ‘type of’, no article is used before the noun.

Q62. I invited him for ______ special dinner to celebrate his success.
(Specific Meal – CDS)

A) no article needed
B) a
C) the
D) an

Answer & Explanation: B) a
When a meal is preceded by an adjective (like ‘special’, ‘wonderful’), ‘a’ or ‘an’ is used.

Q63. ______ Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes.
(Individual Lakes – UPSC Geography)

A) The
B) A
C) Some
D) No article needed

Answer & Explanation: D) No article needed
While groups of lakes (The Great Lakes) take ‘the’, individual lakes do not.

Q64. He was elected ______ Chairman of the board.
(Titles – CAT)

A) the
B) a
C) no article needed
D) an

Answer & Explanation: C) no article needed
After verbs like ‘elected’, ‘appointed’, ‘made’, ‘chosen’ + a unique position/title, no article is used.

Q65. She travelled from ______ pole to pole.
(Idiomatic Phrase)

A) the…the
B) a…a
C) some…some
D) No articles needed

Answer & Explanation: D) No articles needed
In certain idiomatic phrases like ‘from door to door’, ‘from pole to pole’, ‘hand in hand’, no articles are used.

Q66. They crowned him ______ king.
(Title – TGT History Link)

A) the
B) a
C) no article needed
D) an

Answer & Explanation: C) no article needed
Similar to ‘elected Chairman’, after the verb ‘crowned’ followed by the title, no article is used.

Q67. I like to eat ______ Chinese food.
(Cuisine – General)

A) a
B) the
C) no article needed
D) an

Answer & Explanation: C) no article needed
Cuisines or types of food used in a general sense do not take an article.

Q68. Man is ______ mortal animal.
(Generalization)

A) a
B) an
C) the
D) no article needed

Answer & Explanation: A) a
Although ‘Man’ here represents all of humankind (and in that sense, takes no article), it is followed by the singular countable noun ‘animal’, which requires ‘a’. ‘Man is mortal’ is also correct. ‘Man is a mortal animal’ is also correct.

Q69. She goes to ______ church on Sundays.
(Primary Purpose)

A) the
B) a
C) an
D) no article needed

Answer & Explanation: D) no article needed
She goes to church for its primary purpose (to pray), so no article is used.

Q70. He did not speak ______ word in his defense.
(Negative Sentence)

A) no article needed
B) the
C) a
D) some

Answer & Explanation: C) a
‘Not a word’ is the correct idiom here, meaning he was completely silent.

Q71. ______ silver is not a precious metal like gold.
(Material Noun)

A) A
B) The
C) No article needed
D) An

Answer & Explanation: C) No article needed
Material nouns in a general sense do not take an article.

Q72. We celebrate ______ Christmas in December.
(Festivals)

A) the
B) a
C) an
D) no article needed

Answer & Explanation: D) no article needed
Names of festivals (Christmas, Diwali, Holi) do not usually take an article.

Q73. It’s time to go on ______ vacation.
(Common Usage)

A) a
B) the
C) an
D) no article needed

Answer & Explanation: A) a
‘Go on a vacation’ is the correct idiomatic phrase.

Q74. My father retired from his job at ______ age of sixty.
(Fixed Phrase)

A) no article needed
B) the
C) an
D) a

Answer & Explanation: B) the
‘At the age of’ is a standard fixed phrase that always uses ‘the’.

Q75. The politician lost ______ face after the scandal.
(Idiom)

A) his a
B) the
C) his the
D) no article needed

Answer & Explanation: D) no article needed
‘To lose face’ is an idiom meaning to lose respect. No article is used between the verb and ‘face’.

Q76. It was by a mistake (A)/ that he caught (B)/ her hand. (C)/ No error (D)
(SSC CGL)

Answer & Explanation: A) It was by a mistake
The correct idiom is ‘by mistake’, without any article.

Q77. These orders of (A)/ the manager may put the lives (B)/ of two thousand workers in a danger. (C)/ No error (D)
(Bank PO)

Answer & Explanation: C) in a danger
The correct idiom is ‘in danger’, without an article.

Q78. In a hour’s time (A)/ I will be back (B)/ from the market. (C)/ No error (D)
(UP TGT)

Answer & Explanation: A) In a hour’s time
‘Hour’ starts with a vowel sound, so it should be ‘In an hour’s time’.

Q79. My friend insisted (A)/ that I should see the movie (B)/ from beginning to the end. (C)/ No error (D)
(CDS Exam)

Answer & Explanation: C) from beginning to the end
The correct idiom is ‘from beginning to end’, with no articles.

Q80. Kalidas is a (A)/ Shakespeare of (B)/ our country. (C)/ No error (D)
(KVS PGT)

Answer & Explanation: A) Kalidas is a
When a proper noun is used for comparison, it must take ‘the’. It should be ‘Kalidas is the Shakespeare…’.

Q81. It is a pity that (A)/ the son of a millionaire (B)/ should indulge in a stealing. (C)/ No error (D)
(IBPS PO)

Answer & Explanation: C) should indulge in a stealing
Stealing is an abstract concept (a gerund acting as a noun here) and should not be preceded by ‘a’.

Q82. He went to the (A)/ bed early as he had to (B)/ leave for Delhi the next morning. (C)/ No error (D)
(SSC CHSL)

Answer & Explanation: A) He went to the
The idiom is ‘go to bed’ for the purpose of sleeping. The article ‘the’ is incorrect.

Q83. He leads (A)/ a very busy life (B)/ so he goes everywhere by the car. (C)/ No error (D)
(General Grammar PYQ)

Answer & Explanation: C) by the car
The phrase for mode of transport is ‘by car’, without ‘the’.

Q84. The bravery is a (A)/ quality that cannot be (B)/ measured in any way. (C)/ No error (D)
(UPSC CSE)

Answer & Explanation: A) The bravery is a
‘Bravery’ is an abstract noun used in a general sense, so it should not take ‘The’.

Q85. Of the two sisters, (A)/ she is (B)/ a better. (C)/ No error (D)
(Special Rule – IBPS PO Mains)

Answer & Explanation: C) a better
In a comparative construction involving a choice ‘of the two’, the comparative degree must be preceded by ‘the’. It should be ‘the better’.

Q86. My teacher said that (A)/ sun is a star (B)/ that gives us light and heat. (C)/ No error (D)
(TGT Science Link!)

Answer & Explanation: B) sun is a star
‘Sun’ is a unique celestial body and must be preceded by ‘the’. It should be ‘the sun’.

Q87. A person I met (A)/ in the theatre (B)/ was the playwright himself. (C)/ No error (D)
(SSC CGL)

Answer & Explanation: A) A person I met
The person is specifically defined (‘the one I met in the theatre’), so it requires ‘the’. It should be ‘The person I met…’.

Q88. The honesty is a virtue (A)/ that is highly (B)/ praised by everyone. (C)/ No error (D)
(Common PYQ)

Answer & Explanation: A) The honesty is a virtue
‘Honesty’ is an abstract noun used in a general sense here and should not take ‘The’.

Q89. He is a M.A. (A)/ from a reputable university (B)/ in the United States. (C)/ No error (D)
(PGT English)

Answer & Explanation: A) He is a M.A.
‘M.A.’ begins with a vowel sound (’em’), so it requires ‘an’. It should be ‘He is an M.A.’.

Q90. The teacher asked him (A)/ to write an essay on (B)/ a elephant. (C)/ No error (D)
(Basic Grammar Error)

Answer & Explanation: C) a elephant
‘Elephant’ begins with a vowel sound and should be preceded by ‘an’.

Q91. He can play (A)/ a flute as well as (B)/ he can play the guitar. (C)/ No error (D)
(KVS Music Teacher Exam Link!)

Answer & Explanation: B) a flute as well as
Names of musical instruments are preceded by ‘the’. It should be ‘the flute’.

Q92. The Sanskrit is (A)/ a difficult language (B)/ but it is the mother of many languages. (C)/ No error (D)
(UP TGT Sanskrit Link!)

Answer & Explanation: A) The Sanskrit is
Names of languages do not take ‘the’. The sentence should begin ‘Sanskrit is…’.

Q93. Little knowledge of medicine (A)/ that he possessed proved to be (B)/ a blessing for him. (C)/ No error (D)
(Special Rule – CDS)

Answer & Explanation: A) Little knowledge of medicine
When ‘little’ means ‘the small amount that exists’, it must be preceded by ‘the’. ‘A little’ means some, and ‘Little’ (without an article) means almost none. Here, it should be ‘The little knowledge…’.

Q94. She went for (A)/ the lunch at 1 PM and (B)/ returned by 2 PM. (C)/ No error (D)
(General PYQ)

Answer & Explanation: B) the lunch at 1 PM and
Names of meals in a general sense do not take ‘the’.

Q95. The man is the only creature (A)/ that is endowed with (B)/ the power of speech. (C)/ No error (D)
(UPSC CSAT)

Answer & Explanation: A) The man is the only creature
When ‘Man’ is used to represent all of humankind, it does not take an article. The sentence should begin ‘Man is…’.

Q96. My brother prefers (A)/ travelling by (B)/ an aeroplane. (C)/ No error (D)
(SSC CHSL)

Answer & Explanation: C) an aeroplane
The idiom is ‘by + vehicle’ (by aeroplane), with no article used.

Q97. The higher you go (A)/ from the base of the mountain, (B)/ the cold you feel. (C)/ No error (D)
(NDA Exam)

Answer & Explanation: C) the cold you feel
In this parallel construction, both comparatives must have ‘the’. It should be ‘the colder you feel’.

Q98. Our history can be seen as a long (A)/ evolutionary dialectical development (B)/ in which there has been a painstaking forging of a rational and moral self. (C)/ No error (D)
(UPSC Civil Services – complex sentence)

Answer & Explanation: D) No error
This sentence is grammatically correct. ‘a long…development’ is the correct use of the indefinite article.

Q99. The boy who is wearing (A)/ the pink shirt (B)/ is a nephew of mine. (C)/ No error (D)
(PGT Exam)

Answer & Explanation: D) No error
The sentence is correct. ‘The boy’ is specific, ‘the pink shirt’ is specific, and ‘a nephew’ is a correct way to state relationship (one of several nephews).

Q100. Never I have seen (A)/ such a beautiful girl (B)/ in my entire life. (C)/ No error (D)
(SSC CGL Tier-II)

Answer & Explanation: A) Never I have seen
While the article use in ‘such a beautiful girl’ is correct, the error is one of inversion. When a sentence starts with ‘Never’, it should be followed by the auxiliary verb: ‘Never have I seen…’. This tests a broader grammar point often mixed with articles.