Ram runs faster than Sumit whereas Sumit is faster than Hardik and Tarun. After a training of three months Hardik will be able to beat Ram. But Tarun would not be able to beat even Sumit. If a competitive race takes place after three months training, which of the following could be the sequence of the top three runners?

Given:
Ram runs faster than Sumit whereas Sumit is faster than Hardik and Tarun

Ram > Sumit > Hardik and Tarun
Solution:
After training for three months.
Hardik will be able to beat Ram
Hardik > Ram > Sumit > Tarun
So, the top three runners are Hardik, Ram and Sumit.
Hence, Hardik, Ram and Sumit is the correct answer

Thus, correct option is (b).