His long face at his failure to make it to the IIMs suggested that he was
Lugubrious, Lachrymose
Option: (d)
Look at the words Long face and Failure. The tone of the question is sad.
Lugubrious Means Mournful, Lachrymose Means Tearful.
So the answer is (d) . Option (c) was close but contemplative doesn't indicate sadness.