Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
I shall go to my teacher and say, "Madam, I have tried my level best, but couldn't succeed."

Correct option is D

✔️ Option (d) I shall go to my teacher and say that I have tried my level best, but couldn't succeed.
· Explanation:
· This is a planned future event being quoted as a personal action.
· Since the speaker has not yet said it, no need for tense backshift.
· "Have tried" remains present perfect as the attempt and failure are still relevant.
· Grammatical rule used:
· When reporting future speech yet to occur, tense shifts may not apply.
· Mixed tenses (present perfect + past) can be retained if logically justified.
· ✦ Hindi Explanation: जब कोई कार्य भविष्य में होने वाला हो, तो उसका कथन भविष्य में ही रिपोर्ट किया जा सकता है, बिना tense बदले।
· Meanings of all options:
· (a) – Tense mismatch: “went” wrongly replaces future plan.
· (b) – Redundant future progressive “will be going” with “say” creates confusion.
· (c) – “Can” implies ability, not intent.