Classification – Odd one out (anagram category: vegetables vs household item) Three strings are anagrams of vegetable names; one is an anagram of a household item. Identify the odd one out.
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ARARCTO
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BNIATCRU
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CBACGEBA
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DILBJARN
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: NIATCRU
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Anagram classification by semantic field is a standard verbal reasoning theme. Spot the three vegetables and the single non-vegetable to answer correctly.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- RARCTO → CARROT (vegetable)
- BACGEBA → CABBAGE (vegetable)
- ILBJARN → BRINJAL (eggplant; vegetable)
- NIATCRU → CURTAIN (household item)
Concept / Approach:Unscramble each string into a common English word; then group by the “vegetable” semantic category.
Step-by-Step Solution:RARCTO → CARROT → vegetable.BACGEBA → CABBAGE → vegetable.ILBJARN → BRINJAL → vegetable.NIATCRU → CURTAIN → household item → odd one out.
Verification / Alternative check:Double-check all letters; each anagram must be a perfect rearrangement without additions/omissions. The category split is clear.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- CARROT, CABBAGE, BRINJAL are vegetables.
- None of these → only NIATCRU is non-vegetable.
Common Pitfalls:Mistaking “B R I N J A L” as non-standard; it is a common term for eggplant in many regions.
Final Answer:NIATCRU