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.

Ajit said to the policeman, 'What have I done to deserve so severe a punishment?'

A

Ajit asked the policeman that, what he has done to be deserving so severe a punishment.

B

Ajit asked the policeman that, what he has done to deserve so severe a punishment.

C

Ajit asked the policeman that, what he had done to deserve so severe a punishment.

D

Ajit asked the policeman what he had done to deserve so severe a punishment.