Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Ostrich, Hen, Swan
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This is a “pick the uniform set” classification problem. Exactly one option groups three members of a single, unambiguous category. The other options intentionally mix categories to distract you (animals with plants, places with objects, etc.). The most reliable approach is to label each item with a concise category (bird, mammal, plant, country, object) and see which option yields three identical labels.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Labeling by high-level taxonomy cuts through ambiguity. Option A maps to “bird, bird, bird.” Options B–D each contain heterogeneous labels and therefore cannot represent a single coherent class. In verbal reasoning, uniform taxonomy (same super-category) is the canonical discriminator.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Tag A: bird/bird/bird → uniform.2) Tag B: bird/mammal/mammal → mixed.3) Tag C: mammal/plant/plant → mixed.4) Tag D: country/planet-or-collective/device → mixed.
Verification / Alternative check:
Substitute each group into “All three are types of ______.” Only A reasonably completes as “All three are types of birds.” Any attempt to complete this sentence for B–D quickly exposes the heterogeneity (e.g., “All three are animals” fails in C and D; “All three are places” fails in D, etc.).
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Assuming “all are living/non-living” is sufficient. The test expects a single, specific super-category, not a vague commonality.
Final Answer:
Ostrich, Hen, Swan
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