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.
In a tight market, the company hopes to ________ scarce components on short notice.

Correct option is C

The correct option to fill in the blank is (c) procure.
“Procure” means to obtain something, especially with effort or care—the exact action a company must take to get scarce components quickly. (Hindi: प्राप्त करना/संग्रह करना).
Example: The purchasing team managed to procure additional chips despite the shortage.
Explain why other options are incorrect.
· redeem: to recover value or make up for; also to exchange a coupon (Hindi: भुनाना/उद्धार करना).
· fixate: to focus obsessively (Hindi: मोहग्रस्त होना/अटक जाना); not about obtaining goods.
· dissipate: to scatter or waste (Hindi: तितर-बितर करना/व्यर्थ खर्च करना).
· lease: to rent out or take on rent (Hindi: पट्टे पर देना/पट्टे पर लेना); not “obtain components to use/own.”