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

The teacher said, "The Earth revolves around the sun."

A

The teacher said that the Earth is being revolving around the sun.

B

The teacher said that the Earth revolves around the sun.

C

The teacher said that the Earth revolved around the sun.

D

The teacher said that the Earth had been revolving around the sun.