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.

Q:

The officer said, "I am very busy now".

• 1
  The officer said that he is very busy now.
• 2
  The officer said that he was very busy then.
• 3
  The officer said that he was very busy now.
• 4
  The officer said that he is very busy then.