What does the author try to convey by the expression being his own master’?

CBSE English Exam 2021-22 Term 1, question: What does the author try to convey by the expression being his own master’?

Class 12 English Term 1 Exam, options for the question – What does the author try to convey by the expression being his own master’?

(a) Mukesh is disobedient to the elders.
(b) Mukesh is adamant in his behavior.
(c) Mukesh takes his own decisions
(d) Mukesh does not listen to others.

The correct answer is: Mukesh takes his own decisions