In the following questions, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No improvement” option.
Despite his father's financial assistance he was always hard on.

Options

A. hard in
B. hard up
C. hard out
D. No Improvement

Answer

B

Explanation

hard up (Phr., V.) : to not have enough of something important or valuable.
hard on (Phr., V.) : to treat or criticize somebody. Hence, hard up is the right usage.