In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The tutor said, “The sun rises in the East”.

A

The tutor says the sun rises in the East.

B

The tutor said that the sun rose in the East.

C

The tutor said that the sun has been rising in the East.

D

The tutor said that the sun rises in the East.