In the question below, three statements are given which may or may not contain an error in any part of the sentence. Identify the statements containing an error and also point out the part containing the error.

I) The odds was stacked against us (A) but we still managed to (B) win the tournament. The cash prize (C) was a major incentive (D)

II) The unified response given (A) by the public to the (B) government served as a wake-up (C) call for our esteemed leaders. (D)

III)  A new settlement was (A) planned near Varanasi, (B) the area along the outskirts (C) is being cleared for the same. (D)