Many people try to resist reforms in the society.

fight
refuse
welcome
repel

The correct answer is (A).

To resist means to oppose or fight against something. In the context of the question, many people try to oppose or fight against reforms in society. This could be because they are afraid of change, or because they believe that the reforms will not benefit them.

The other options are not correct because they do not accurately reflect the meaning of the word “resist.”

  • Option (B), “refuse,” means to decline to do something. This does not necessarily mean that the person is opposed to the thing they are refusing to do, they may simply not want to do it.
  • Option (C), “welcome,” means to receive or accept something with pleasure or satisfaction. This does not mean that the person is opposed to the thing they are welcoming, they may simply be happy to see it.
  • Option (D), “repel,” means to drive or force something away. This does not mean that the person is opposed to the thing they are repelling, they may simply not want it near them.

In conclusion, the correct answer to the question “Many people try to resist reforms in the society” is (A).