There are four underlined words in the sentence given below. One of them is misspelt. Choose the option with the misspelt word.
The minister assured that the infrastructure projects would be completed within the stipulated time frame despite the opposition raising concerns about cost overruns.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Infrastructure: Correctly spelt. It refers to the basic physical and organizational structures (e.g., buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Stipulated: Correctly spelt. It means to demand or specify a requirement, typically as part of a bargain or agreement.
Opposition: Correctly spelt. It refers to resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument.
Overuns: Misspelt. The correct spelling is overruns (with a double 'r'). It refers to an instance of something exceeding an expected or allowed cost or time.