Among the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence:
‘To cause troops, etc. to spread out in readiness for battle’

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Deploy.
Deploy: To arrange or position troops or resources for strategic purposes. Deploy in Hindi: तैनात करना। Example: The army deployed its troops along the border.
Meanings of other given options:
· Align: To arrange in a straight line ( Example: The workers aligned the tiles properly).
· Disperse: To scatter ( Example: The police dispersed the crowd).
· Collocate: To place words together in a meaningful way ( Example: "Fast food" is a common collocation).