Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
Everyone was shocked to see the old man upset and unkempt.

Correct option is A

The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (a) messy and untidy.
Explanation: The word unkempt means not groomed or maintained properly — messy in appearance. Thus, messy and untidy is the closest synonym that maintains the meaning of the sentence.
Grammatical rule used:
· Vocabulary substitution is based on contextual meaning, not structure.
· Adjective substitution must retain the tone and emotional content of the sentence.
Example: The child returned from school messy and untidy, covered in dirt and ink.
Information Booster:
· Unkempt is often used for physical appearance, especially hair or clothing.
· It conveys negligence or lack of care.
Meanings of the other options:
· (b) Up and doing – active and energetic (सक्रिय) – not related to disheveled appearance.
· (c) Proud and useless – contradictory and contextually inappropriate.
· (d) Violent and rigorous – not related to appearance, but to behavior or intensity.