SSC CGL 2025 — Q97 Solved Answer with Explanation

Question

A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. The scientist said, “We have been working on this project for months.”

1. A. The scientist said they had been working on that project for months. (Correct answer)
2. B. The scientist said they have been working on this projects for months.
3. C. The scientist said that they were working on that project.
4. D. The scientist said that we had worked on this project.

Correct Answer

Option A — The scientist said they had been working on that project for months.