Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The Prime Minister has said," The government will extend help to the unorganized sector."

Options

A. The Prime Minister said that the government would extend help to the unorganized sector
B. The Prime Minister has said that the government extend help to the unorganized sector
C. The Prime Minister said that the government has extended help to the unorganized sector
D. The Prime Minister has said that the government will extend help to the unorganized sector

Answer

D

Explanation

The Prime Minister has said that the government will extend help to the unorganized sector(Correct)
(a)The Prime Minister said that the government `ul("would extend")` help to the unorganized sector(Change of tense in the reported speech to simple past is incorrect)
(b)The Prime Minister has said that the government `ul("extend help")` to the unorganized sector(Change of tense in the reported speech to simple present is incorrect)
(c )The Prime Minister said that the government `ul("has extended")` help to the unorganized sector(Change of tense in the reported speech to present perfect is incorrect)