A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
"Keshav made this mess. Let him clear it up," said his father.

Correct option is D

Step 1: Identify the sentence type and tense
· The sentence has a statement ("Keshav made this mess") and a command ("Let him clear it up").
· "Made" (past simple) remains "had made" in indirect speech.
· "Let him clear it up" changes to "that he should clear it".
Step 2: Apply the conversion rules
· Direct: "Keshav made this mess. Let him clear it up," said his father.
· Indirect: Keshav's father said that Keshav had made the mess and that he should clear it.
Why other options are incorrect?
· (a) "Proposed that the clear it up." ("Proposed" is incorrect for commands).
· (b) "That he was to clear it." ("Was to clear" does not correctly convey obligation).
· (c) "Suggested that he clear it." (Incorrect phrasing).