Rule: Some nouns always take a singular verb.
Scenery, advice, information, machinery, stationery, furniture, abuse, fuel, rice, gram, issue, bedding, repair, news, mischief, poetry, business, economics, physics, mathematics, classic, ethics, athletics, innings, gallows.
Examples:
1. The scenery of Kashmir are enchanting. (Incorrect)
The scenery of Kashmir is enchanting. (Correct)
2. He has given advices. (Incorrect)
He has given advice. (Correct)
3. Mathematics are a difficult subject. (Incorrect)
Mathematics is a good / difficult subject. (Correct)
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