Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Mohan said, “I live in Mumbai”.

Correct option is B

✔️ Option (b) Mohan said that he lived in Mumbai is correct.
· Definition of Direct and Indirect Speech:
· Direct Speech: Presents the speaker’s exact words.
· Indirect Speech: Rephrases the speaker’s words in reported form, adjusting pronouns and tenses accordingly.
· Explanation:
· The reporting verb “said” is in past tense. Hence, the verb “live” changes to lived.
· Pronoun “I” refers to Mohan, so it is changed to “he”.
· Grammatical rule used:
· Simple present in direct speech becomes simple past in indirect speech.
· Pronouns must be changed based on the speaker and listener.
· Hindi Explanation: Reporting verb “said” past में है, इसलिए “live” को “lived” में बदला जाएगा और “I” को “he” में।
· Meanings of all the other options:
· (a) – ❌ “I” should change to “he”; also “was living” is past continuous, which changes meaning.
· (c) – ❌ No tense change applied; incorrect for reported speech.
· (d) – ❌ “I” in reported speech is incorrect; should be “he”.