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Direction: In the following questions, 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 minister said that it gave him great pleasure to be there that evening.                        

A)  The minister said, "It gave me great pleasure to be here this evening."

B) The minister said, "It gives me great pleasure to be there this evening."

C) The minister said, "It gives me great pleasure to be here that evening."

D) The minister said, "It gives me great pleasure to be here this evening."