Question

DIRECTIONS for the question: Study the following information carefully and answer the question that follows. Of the six men of literature A, B, C, D, E and F being considered here, two belonged to the 19th century, three to the 17th century and one to the 20th century. Four were recognized as great poets, three as great novelists and two as great dramatists. One contributed to Bengali literature, two to Hindi, two to Marathi and one to Tamil. The 20th century writer wrote poetry only and contributed to Marathi literature. One Hindi writer and the only Tamil writer belonged to the 19th century. The former contributed to poetry and novel while the latter to novel and drama. The Bengali writer belonged to the 17th century and contributed to poetry only. A belonged to the 20th century, B wrote drama only, C contributed to Marathi literature, D was a Hindi poet and novelist and belonged to the 19th century. Among these, who was the Tamil writer?

• A. A
• B. B
• C. E
• D. F
• E. D

Hint:

Use elimination method in attribute puzzles.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Tamil writer belongs to 19th century and contributed to novel and drama. Using elimination with given conditions: \[ E \rightarrow Tamil \] \[ \therefore \text{Tamil writer = E} \]