Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: He said, 'Hurrah! India has won the Sahara Cup.'
Explanation:
Given data
Concept/Approach
Exclamations of joy in indirect speech ('exclaimed with joy') typically reflect an interjection like Hurrah! in direct speech. Backshift: indirect 'had won' corresponds to direct present perfect 'has won' when reporting a recent victory.
Option analysis
A lacks the exclamation of joy.B uses simple past ('won') which does not neatly explain the backshift to 'had won'.C changes meaning (future).D correctly includes the interjection and the present perfect: 'Hurrah! … has won.'
Final Answer
He said, 'Hurrah! India has won the Sahara Cup.'
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