Identify the odd term: Three of the following are birds, while one is a mammal that flies. Choose the non-bird.
Verbal Reasoning
Classification
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ACuckoo
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BCrow
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CBat
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DParrot
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: Bat
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Biological classification questions frequently contrast classes such as birds and mammals.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Cuckoo, Crow, Parrot → birds (Aves).
- Bat → mammal (Mammalia) with powered flight.
Concept / Approach:Group by taxonomic class rather than ability to fly.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Cuckoo → bird (lays eggs, feathers, beak).Crow → bird.Parrot → bird.Bat → mammal (fur, live young, mammary glands).Verification / Alternative check:Although both birds and bats fly, their anatomy (feathers vs skin membranes), reproduction, and classification differ.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They share the same class (Aves).
Common Pitfalls:Equating “flies” with “bird.” Flight is not exclusive to birds.
Final Answer:Bat is the odd term (a mammal).