Question

CSATHardPrelims 2014Reasoning

A question paper must have a question on one of the eight poets: A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H The 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. The 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

Explanation

Since modern poets appear in alternate years, and last year’s question was on a medieval poet (A), this year should have a modern poet in the question paper. The modern poets available for selection are E, F, G, and H. F is unlikely to be chosen because the paper-setter avoids asking about F. Those who like F also like E, which suggests E is a strong candidate. While H and G are linked, nothing strongly suggests that H must be chosen over E. Since this year a modern poet should be chosen, and F is ruled out, the most likely option is E. Thus, the correct answer is: (B) E