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.

Verbal Reasoning Classification Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    RARCTO
  • B
    NIATCRU
  • C
    BACGEBA
  • D
    ILBJARN
  • E
    None 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

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