In the question below a sentence have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. "Who's the conductor of this bus?" he said, and paused for a reply.

• A. He asked whether who the conductor of that bus was and paused for a reply.
• B. He asked who was the conductor of that bus and paused for a reply.
• C. He said who the conductor of that bus was and paused for a reply.
• D. He asked who the conductor of that bus was and paused for a reply.

Answer: (B)