The correct answer is option 1 ) i.e. Ram tells me that he helps the needy. Explanation: This is an assertive sentence. It is changed into Indirect speech as under: Says to changes into tells. Comma and inverted commas are removed. 'I' is changed according to Ram. The verb will remain the same. Important Points If the reporting verb is in Present Tense, the verb of the reported speech is not changed. Rules to change pronouns of reported speech” First-person(I, We) According to the subject of reporting verb Second person(You) According to the object of reporting verb Third-person(He, She, They) No change is done Eventually, we will find the final sentence-“ Ram tells me that he helps the needy”.