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 the 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 questions on

Correct Option (2)

: E

Based on the provided information:

• Last year's question featured 'A', who is a medieval poet.
• The rule states that modern poets figure in the question paper in alternate years. Consequently, this year's paper must contain a question on a modern poet (E, F, G, or H).
• The paper-setter explicitly "does not like to ask about F" due to having authored a book on F, indicating a potential conflict of interest. This eliminates F from consideration.
• Among the remaining modern poets (E, G, H), the condition "those who like F like E also" becomes relevant. Given that F is a poet the paper-setter has an affinity for (even if not selecting F due to the conflict of interest), E emerges as the most probable alternative choice, being directly associated with F through this stated preference.

Incorrect Options:

• (1) C: C is classified as a medieval poet. Since a medieval poet (A) was featured last year, this year's question must be on a modern poet, as per the alternate year rule for modern poets.

• (3) F: The paper-setter has a stated disinclination to ask about F because they have written a book on F. This conflict of interest makes F an unlikely choice for the question paper.

• (4) H: While H is a modern poet and thus a potential candidate, there is no specific information that makes H the "most likely" choice over E. The preference "those who like H like G also" does not provide a strong reason for H to be selected as the primary option in this context, especially when E has a direct associative link to F, whom the paper-setter likes.