In the question below, the sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The little girl said to her mother, "Did the sun rise in the East?"

A.

The little girl said to her mother that the sun rose in the East.

B.

The little girl asked her mother if the sun rose in the East.

C.

The little girl said to her mother if the sun rises in the East.

D.

The little girl asked her mother if the sun is in the East.

Correct answer is B

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