Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
Mother told Avika that those flowers were not to be thrown that day.

Correct option is D

The correct direct speech is option (d).
Rule Explanation:
To convert from indirect to direct speech:
· Change pronouns: those → these
· Time expression: that day → today
· Maintain the tone of instruction: “are not to be thrown” remains in assertive form.
Structure:
Indirect: told + that + subject + was/were + not + to + verb
Direct: said to + “Subject + is/are + not + to + verb + time marker.”
Example:
Indirect: He told her that those books were not to be touched that day.
Direct: He said to her, “These books are not to be touched today.”
Note: In assertive indirect speech with negative construction, retain tone and intention when converting to direct form.