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My brother said, "I can climb this hill in less than an

Q: Answer-My brother said, 'I can climb this hill in less than an hour.'

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hour." 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.

A My brother claimed that he can climb that hill in less than an hour.

B My brother claimed that he could climb this hill in less than an hour.

C My brother claimed that he can climb this hill in less than an hour.

D My brother claimed that he could climb that hill in less than an hour.

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