Classification – Odd one out (water-based activities vs unrelated): Identify the item unlike the others: Swimming, Sailling, Diving, Driving.
Verbal Reasoning
Classification
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ASwimming
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BSailling
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CDiving
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DDriving
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: Driving
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Activity classification can focus on environment or medium. Three activities are water-based; one is a land-based vehicular skill.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Swimming: human propulsion in water.
- Sailling (sailing): navigating a boat using wind on water.
- Diving: entering/descending into water.
- Driving: operating a vehicle (typically on land roads).
Concept / Approach:Group by medium: water vs land. The non-water activity is the outlier.
Step-by-Step Solution:Swimming → water.Sailing → water.Diving → water.Driving → land vehicle operation.
Verification / Alternative check:Even though some driving can occur on boats (pilotage), conventional “driving” refers to cars/trucks on roads; “sailing” already covers watercraft operation.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Swimming, Sailing, and Diving share a water medium.
Common Pitfalls:Overinterpreting the misspelling “Sailling”; intent clearly indicates “sailing.”
Final Answer:Driving