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.
He said, “There are many Celestial bodies in space".
1
He says that there are many Celestial bodies in space.
2
He said that there were many Celestial bodies in space.
3
He says that there was many Celestial bodies in space.
4
He said that there are many Celestial bodies in space.