Set membership — Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Jaipur: select the option that belongs to the same category (Indian state capitals).

Introduction / Context:
This classification question gives four exemplars—Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Jaipur—and asks you to choose another item that fits the same underlying category. Recognizing the common attribute among the given items is key to selecting the correct answer.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Patna (Bihar), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Jaipur (Rajasthan) are all Indian state capitals.
• We must pick an option that is also a current state capital in India.
• Assume standard, widely known capitals.

Concept / Approach:
Identify the shared property: each listed city is a state capital. Then scan the options for a city that is likewise a state capital. Do not be misled by famous cities that are not capitals of their states.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Match each to its state. Only Shimla satisfies the “state capital” criterion, preserving the category of the stem list.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Mysore — major city but not a state capital now.
• Pune — large metropolis; Maharashtra’s capital is Mumbai.
• Indore — largest city of Madhya Pradesh, but the capital is Bhopal.

Common Pitfalls:
Equating fame or size with capital status. Always recall the official administrative capitals rather than assuming by popularity or economic importance.

Final Answer:
Shimla