Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Dust-Vacuum Cleaner
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:Association-based classification checks whether the semantic relation is consistent across options. Here, the pattern is “resource used by device/tool.” One pair deviates because the first item is not a resource used by the second; rather, it is what the second removes.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:Identify device→resource pairs. The odd pair will invert or contradict the resource direction.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Petrol-Car: resource → consumer (consistent).Electricity-Television: resource → consumer (consistent).Ink-Pen: resource → consumer (consistent).Dust-Vacuum Cleaner: consumer removes the first item (inconsistent).Verification / Alternative check:Paraphrase as “X is used by Y to function.” Only dust fails this template.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Petrol-Car fits resource usage.Electricity-Television fits resource usage.Ink-Pen fits resource usage.Common Pitfalls:Confusing “input” vs “output/waste.” Dust is not an input to vacuum cleaners.
Final Answer:Dust-Vacuum Cleaner
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