The question below has one blank, which is indicating that something has been omitted. Find out which option can be used to fill up the blank to make it meaningfully complete.
Despite the setbacks, the team ________ and delivered the project on time.

Correct option is C

The correct option to fill in the blank is (c) persevered.
Persevered means continued steadfastly despite difficulty—perfectly matching “despite the setbacks” and successful delivery. (Hindi: दृढ़ता से डटे रहे/लगातार प्रयास करते रहे).
Example: Even after delays, the engineers persevered and met the deadline.
Explain why other options are incorrect.
· loosen: make less tight (Hindi: ढीला करना); wrong form/meaning.
· captured: seized/took control (Hindi: कब्ज़ा किया/पकड़ा); not about enduring effort.
· faltered: hesitated/lost strength (Hindi: डगमगा गए/हिम्मत हार गए); contradicts timely delivery.
· preserved: kept safe or maintained (Hindi: संरक्षित किया/संरक्षित रखा); not about persisting through challenges.