Verbal Reasoning — Classification (odd-one-out): Choose the word that does not belong to the same category. Options: Sparrow, Swan, Parrot, Koel Use habitat/behavior (perching versus aquatic) to identify the outlier. Select the single different word.

Given data

• Options: Sparrow, Swan, Parrot, Koel.

Concept/ApproachGroup by typical habitat and lifestyle.

Step-by-step reasoningSparrow, Parrot, and Koel are primarily perching/arboreal birds (tree-dwelling; not waterfowl).Swan is a large aquatic bird (waterfowl) adapted for swimming with webbed feet.

Common pitfallsDo not confuse vocal ability (e.g., parrot talking, koel calling) with habitat; the key separator here is aquatic versus perching birds.

Final AnswerSwan