In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best epresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The teacher said, ''The Earth revolves around the sun.''

Options

A. The teacher said that the Earth is being revolving around the sun.
B. The teacher said that the Earth revolves around the sun
C. The teacher said that the Earth revolved around the sun
D. The teacher said that the Earth had been revolving around the sun

Answer

B

Explanation

No change in tense in Indirect speech if the sentence shows a universal truth.