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 belon

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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 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

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Here's a concise explanation:

1.  **Modern vs. Medieval Poets:** The question states that modern poets figure in the paper in alternate years. Last year's question was on A (a medieval poet). Therefore, this year's question is most likely to be on a modern poet (E, F, G, or H). This eliminates option A (C is a medieval poet).

2.  **Paper-setter's Dislike for F:** The paper-setter "does not like to ask about F." This strongly suggests F will not be chosen. This eliminates option C (F).

3.  **Remaining Options:** We are left with E and H.

4.  **Preference for E:** The information states, "those who like F like E also." The paper-setter explicitly "likes F." By this general rule, it can be inferred that the paper-setter also likes E. Since E is a modern poet and there's no reason given against asking about E, it becomes the most likely choice among the remaining options. There is no similar positive indication for H.

Therefore, E is the most likely poet for this year's paper.

The final answer is B

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C

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E

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F

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H

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