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1). Scrutinized2). Studied3). Dissected4). Analysed

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The correct answer is option 2, i.e. 'studied'.

The meaning of the given phrase 'hit the books' is to 'study intensely for something'. In this CONTEXT, it refers to studying for the court proceeding.

Let us look at the meanings of the given WORDS :-

Scrutinized - examine or inspect closely and THOROUGHLY.$

Studied - devote time and attention to GAINING knowledge with the help of books.$

DISSECTEDhaving a divided form or structure, cut into divisions for analysis.$

Analysed - examine something methodically and in detail. 

From the given context, Priya is nervous about the proceeding and she thought she needed more preparation, hence she studied for it intensely.

Hence the correct answer is option 2. 



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