In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The father said to the son,"Why do you not start preparing for the examination this month?

Options

A. The father asked the son that why did he not start preparing for the examination this month?
B. The father told the son why he did not prepare for the examination that month.
C. The father enquired of the son why he did not start preparing for the examination this month.
D. The father asked the son why he did not start preparing for the examination that month.

Answer

C