arrow
arrow
arrow
To some, this situation cries out for draconian measures to  inject more compatition.
Question

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, then choose option ‘No error’ as the answer.


To some, this situation cries out for draconian measures to  inject more compatition.

A.

situation

B.

inject

C.

draconian

D.

compatition

E.

No error

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: (D) compatition

Given Sentence

To some, this situation cries out for draconian measures to inject more compatition.

Identification of Error

The error lies in word (D): compatition.

Word-wise Analysis

Option (A): situation

Status: Correct

Meaning (English):
A set of circumstances or conditions.

Meaning (Hindi):
स्थिति

Why correct:
The word appropriately refers to the existing circumstances being discussed.

Option (B): inject

Status: Correct

Meaning (English):
To introduce something new into a system.

Meaning (Hindi):
डालना, प्रविष्ट कराना

Why correct:
“Inject more competition” is a commonly used and contextually appropriate expression.

Option (C): draconian

Status: Correct

Meaning (English):
Extremely harsh or severe.

Meaning (Hindi):
कठोर, सख्त

Why correct:
The word correctly describes very strict or severe measures.

Option (D): compatition

Status: Incorrect

Reason:
The word is misspelt.

Correct spelling:
competition

Meaning (English):
The act of competing; rivalry.

Meaning (Hindi):
प्रतिस्पर्धा

Option (E): No error

Status: Incorrect
Because option (D) contains a spelling error.

Final Conclusion

The erroneous word in the sentence is compatition.

Correct Answer: (D)

Free Tests

Free
Must Attempt
Video Solutions

RBI Assistant Pre 2026 Full Mock Test -01

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon100 Marks
  • timerIcon60 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt
Video Solutions

RBI Asst Prelims 2026 : Reasoning Section Test 01

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon35 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon35 Marks
  • timerIcon20 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt
Video Solutions

RBI Office Attendant 2026 Full Mock Test - 01

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon120 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon120 Marks
  • timerIcon90 Mins
languageIcon English
test-prime-package

Access ‘SBI PO Pre’ Mock Tests with

  • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
  • Unlimited Re-Attempts
  • Personalised Report Card
  • 500% Refund on Final Selection
  • Largest Community
students-icon
354k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
Our Plans
Monthsup-arrow