One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

The word “state” has multiple meanings- as a noun, it can refer to a nation or territory considered an organised political community under one government, or the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time; as a verb, it means to express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing.The correct usage depends entirely on the context.

• Option A uses “state” correctly in the legal context; “state the grounds” means to express or specify the reasons.

• Option B also uses “state” appropriately—“the state of his grandfather's health” correctly refers to his health condition.

• Option C correctly uses “state” to refer to a political or geographical region—Uttar Pradesh is a state in India.

• In Option D, the term “state” is awkwardly employed. The expression “of great state” feels archaic and unsuitable in contemporary English when referring to someone’s “demeanour.” More fitting alternatives might include “grace,” “elegance,” or “dignity.”

Hence, option D is the correct answer in this case.