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

Swapnil’s father asked him, “Have you passed the examination” ?

His father asked Swapnil had he passed the examination.

Swapnil’s father asked did he pass the examination.

Swapnil’s father asked him whether he had passed the examination.

Swapnil was asked by his father about passing the examination.

Answer : Option C

Explanation :

Connective ⇒ if/whether

Have you passed ⇒ he had p