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A question paper must have a question on one of the eight poets: A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H. First four belong to the medieval period while the rest are considered modern poets. Generally, modern poets figure in the question paper in alternate years. Generally, those who like H like G also; and those who like F like E also. Paper-setter does not like to ask about F as he has written a book on F, but he likes F. Last year, the paper contained a question on A.

On the basis of the information given, this year's paper is most likely to contain a question on

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A.C
B.ECorrect
C.F
D.H
Explanation & Solution

Correct Option: (B) E

Since last year had a medieval poet (A), this year should have a modern poet. Since the paper-setter won't ask about F, and those who like H like G also, E is the most likely choice.

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पठित परिच्छेद
A question paper must have a question on one of the eight poets: A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H. First four belong to the medieval period while the rest are considered modern poets. Generally, modern poets figure in the question paper in alternate years. Generally, those who like H like G also; and those who like F like E also. Paper-setter does not like to ask about F as he has written a book on F, but he likes F. Last year, the paper contained a question on A.

On the basis of the information given, this year's paper is most likely to contain a question on

A.C
B.Eसही
C.F
D.H

सही उत्तर: (B) E

Since last year had a medieval poet (A), this year should have a modern poet. Since the paper-setter won't ask about F, and those who like H like G also, E is the most likely choice.

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