Question

Identify the correct word from the given options, which means the following:

Too much official formality

• A. Delayed
• B. Officiousness
• C. Formality
• D. Red tapism

Answer 1

The correct option is D Red tapism

Option A - 'Delayed' means 'happening at a later time than expected'. Thus option A is incorrect.

Option B - 'Officiousness' means too eager to tell someone what to do and having too high an opinion of your own importance. Thus option B is incorrect.

Option C - 'Formality' means something that has to be done but has no real importance. Thus option C is incorrect.

Option D - 'Red tapism' refers to excessive regulation or rigid conformity to formal rules. Thus option D is the correct answer.

'Too much official formality - Red tapism'