Classification (leader–group): In three pairs, the first term denotes the leader of the second (group/body). One pair instead shows a member and a group. Identify the odd pair.

Verbal Reasoning Classification Difficulty: Easy
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Answer

Correct Answer: Artist-Troupe

Explanation

Introduction / Context:This problem checks awareness of role–collective relations. Three pairs encode “leader → group led,” while one pair encodes “member → group belonging,” which is categorically different.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Captain → Team (leader of the team).
  • Boss → Gang (leader of a gang).
  • Prime Minister → Cabinet (heads/coordinates cabinet decisions in many systems).
  • Artist → Troupe (member of the troupe, not its designated leader).

Concept / Approach:Determine whether the first term is a leader role relative to the second. The pair that expresses “member of” rather than “leader of” is the odd one out.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Captain- Team → leader relationship.Boss- Gang → leader relationship.Prime Minister-Cabinet → executive leadership relationship.Artist-Troupe → membership relationship, not leadership.

Verification / Alternative check:Rephrase as “X leads Y.” The first three read naturally; “Artist leads Troupe” does not necessarily follow.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

Captain- Team, Boss- Gang, and Prime Minister-Cabinet consistently encode leadership.

Common Pitfalls:Assuming a prominent member (artist) automatically implies leadership; leadership is a specific role (e.g., director, leader, or captain).

Final Answer:Artist-Troupe

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