Question

If another participant \( H \) is to join the group, then he can be placed with any of the following, except:

• A. B, E and F, if H is a Bengali
• B. C, D and G, if H is a Tamilian
• C. B, E and F, if H is a Tamilian
• D. A, B and F, if H is a Gujarati

Hint:

Always test each combination against the full set of constraints, especially when exclusions like “except” are involved.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recheck language constraints
- Bengalis and Tamilians cannot share a room.
- B, E, F are Bengali. So a Tamilian (H) cannot be placed with them. Step 2: Validate other options
- (A): H is Bengali → can stay with B, E, F (valid)
- (B): H is Tamilian → C, D, G are Tamil-speaking (valid)
- (D): H is Gujarati → A is Gujarati, B and F are Bengali; A speaks Bengali so valid.
Only Option (C) violates the Bengali-Tamilian separation rule.