Correct option is C
The most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence is
(c) own image.
· The original sentence is describing the concept that God created man in a way that reflects His own image, particularly by giving him an intellectual spirit.
· This concept is often expressed as "created in his own image" in religious and theological contexts.
· Therefore, option (c) "own image" is the most suitable substitution, as it maintains the intended meaning of the sentence.