Question 1

Verbal Reasoning — Classification (odd-one-out): Choose the word that does not belong to the same category.  Options: Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Botany Contrast natural sciences with geography. Select the single different word.

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Given data Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Botany. Concept/Approach Compare broad domains in standard school grouping. Reasoning Physics, Chemistry, Botany → core natural/physical or life sciences.Geography → typically classified as earth/social science combining human and physical studies; distinct from the other three. Final Answer Geography

Question 2

Verbal Reasoning — Classification (odd-one-out): Choose the word that does not belong to the same category.  Options: Football, Volleyball, Cricket, Chess Consider outdoor field team sports vs an indoor board game. Select the single different word.

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Given data Football, Volleyball, Cricket, Chess. Concept/Approach Classify by type of sport. Reasoning Football, Volleyball, Cricket → outdoor field/court team sports with a ball.Chess → indoor board game (mind sport), not a field game. Final Answer Chess

Question 3

Verbal Reasoning — Classification (odd-one-out): Choose the word that does not belong to the same category.  Options: Trunk, Tree, Fruit, Leaf Separate parts of a tree from the whole object. Select the single different word.

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Given data Trunk, Tree, Fruit, Leaf. Concept/Approach Use whole–part relationship. Reasoning Trunk, Fruit, Leaf → parts produced by/contained in a tree.Tree → the whole organism. Final Answer Tree

Question 4

Odd-one-out (animal classification): Identify the item that does not fit the common biological category.  Items to compare by family/diet (hoofed herbivores vs. carnivores/scavengers): Giraffe, Hyena, Deer, Rhinoceros  Choose the single word that is…

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Given data Giraffe, Deer, Rhinoceros: herbivorous hoofed mammals (ungulates). Hyena: carnivorous/scavenging mammal (family Hyaenidae), not an ungulate. Concept/Approach Classify by biological family/diet. Three are herbivorous ungulates; one is a carnivore. Decision Thus, the odd-one-out is Hyena.

Question 5

Odd-one-out (geography): Identify the item that does not fit the continental/region pattern.  Items to compare by Mediterranean vs. non-Mediterranean countries in Europe: Poland, Greece, Spain, Italy  Choose the single word that is different from th…

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Given data Greece, Spain, Italy: European countries with Mediterranean coastlines. Poland: European country on the Baltic Sea; no Mediterranean coastline. Concept/Approach Group by shared regional trait (Mediterranean littoral). Decision The outlier is Poland.

Question 6

Odd-one-out (agriculture: crop type): Identify the item that does not fit the cereal group.  Items to compare by crop category (cereal vs. oilseed): Bajra, Mustard, Rice, Wheat  Choose the single word that is different from the rest.

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Given data Bajra (pearl millet), Rice, Wheat: cereals/grains. Mustard: oilseed crop (grown for its oil-rich seeds), not a cereal. Decision Therefore, the odd-one-out is Mustard.

Question 7

Odd-one-out (household/bed): Identify the item that does not fit with bedding/bedclothes.  Items to compare by category (furniture vs. beddings): Cot, Sheet, Quilt, Pillow  Choose the single word that is different from the rest.

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Classification Sheet, Quilt, Pillow: beddings/bedclothes and accessories. Cot: the bed frame/furniture item. Decision Thus, Cot is the odd-one-out.

Question 8

Odd-one-out (actions/crimes): Identify the word that does not match the killing/attack category.  Items to compare by act type (homicide/assault vs. abduction): Assassinate, Kill, Kidnap, Stab  Choose the single word that is different from the rest.

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Classification Assassinate, Kill: forms of causing death. Stab: violent attack that may cause injury/death. Kidnap: abduction; does not itself imply killing. Decision Kidnap is the odd-one-out.

Question 9

Odd-one-out (gender terms): Identify the item that is not an animal gender term.  Items to compare by category (animal male/female terms vs. human title): Doe, Bitch, Sorceress, Drone  Choose the single word that is different from the rest.

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Classification Doe: female deer. Bitch: female dog. Drone: male bee. Sorceress: human title (female magician), not an animal gender term. Decision Hence, the odd-one-out is Sorceress.

Question 10

Classification — identify the odd number: which one does NOT satisfy the shared property of the other three numbers?

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Introduction / Context: Odd-one-out classification questions test whether you can quickly detect a hidden property shared by most items and then eliminate the exception. A reliable strategy is to scan for simple numeric properties first (such as divisibility by 2, 3, 5, or 9) before attempting more exotic patterns. Given Data / Assumptions: Choices: 531, 243, 413, 612. All are three-digit positive integers. We assume the task is to find exactly one number that does not share the others’ common property. Concept / Approach: Start with classic divisibility checks. Divisibility by 3 is especially fast via the digit-sum test: a number is divisible by 3 if the sum of its digits is a multiple of 3. If three numbers pass and one fails, the non-multiple of 3 is the odd one out. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) 531 → digit sum = 5 + 3 + 1 = 9, and 9 is divisible by 3 ⇒ 531 is divisible by 3.2) 243 → digit sum = 2 + 4 + 3 = 9 ⇒ divisible by 3.3) 612 → digit sum = 6 + 1 + 2 = 9 ⇒ divisible by 3.4) 413 → digit sum = 4 + 1 + 3 = 8 ⇒ not divisible by 3.5) Therefore, three numbers are multiples of 3; 413 is the only one that is not. Verification / Alternative check: You can also divide directly: 531/3 = 177, 243/3 = 81, 612/3 = 204; 413/3 is not an integer. This confirms that 413 is uniquely not a multiple of 3. Why Other Options Are Wrong: 531, 243, and 612 each share the common property (divisible by 3). Since the problem asks for the non-conforming number, these are not correct choices. Common Pitfalls: Overcomplicating with patterns like “first two digits sum to the third.” Quick divisibility tests are designed for speed and accuracy; try them before complex heuristics. Final Answer: 413

Question 11

Classification — which group contains three fruits (the only fully homogeneous fruit set)?

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Introduction / Context: In verbal classification, a common variant asks you to identify the only option where all members belong to the same clear category. Here, food items span fruits, vegetables, cereals/pulses, spices, and fibers. Your task is to find the sole set made up entirely of fruits. Given Data / Assumptions: We treat everyday culinary/botanical usage: fruits (edible seed-bearing produce like orange, apple, guava), vegetables (e.g., brinjal/eggplant), cereals and pulses (staple crops), spices (flavoring seeds/leaves), and fiber crops (e.g., cotton). Exactly one option must be a uniform “all fruits” group. Concept / Approach: Classify each item quickly by its dominant food category and check whether all three in a group match that category. Reject any group that mixes categories (e.g., fruit + cereal) because the prompt seeks a fully homogeneous fruit set. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) A: Orange (fruit), Apple (fruit), Guava (fruit) ⇒ homogeneous fruits.2) B: Brinjal (vegetable), Pomegranate (fruit), Wheat (cereal) ⇒ mixed categories.3) C: Rice (cereal), Pulses (legumes), Cotton (fiber crop) ⇒ mixed agricultural uses, not all fruits.4) D: Cumin (spice), Coriander (spice/seed/leaf), Millet (cereal) ⇒ mixed; not all fruits.5) Therefore only option A forms an all-fruits set. Verification / Alternative check: Ask whether each set would typically be grouped together in a “fruit basket.” Only A fits naturally; B, C, and D contain items you would not place in a fruit basket. Why Other Options Are Wrong: B mixes a vegetable, a fruit, and a cereal; C mixes cereal, pulses, and fiber; D mixes spices with a cereal. None is an “all fruits” trio. Common Pitfalls: Confusing botanical with culinary labels (e.g., coriander seed vs leaf). The set D still mixes categories either way, so it cannot be the fruits set. Final Answer: Orange, Apple, Guava

Question 12

Classification — which group contains only birds (the single fully homogeneous “birds” set)?

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Introduction / Context: Another classic classification task: find the only option in which all listed items belong to the same, unambiguous category. Here, we look for the set consisting purely of birds. Given Data / Assumptions: Birds: animals that are avian (e.g., ostrich, hen, swan, duck). Mixed sets are to be rejected; the answer must be a homogeneous bird trio. Concept / Approach: Scan each group: if any non-bird appears, discard the group. The presence of mammals, plants, countries, or artifacts disqualifies the option as an “all birds” set. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) A: Ostrich (bird), Hen (bird), Swan (bird) ⇒ all birds ⇒ candidate.2) B: Duck (bird), Lion (mammal), Horse (mammal) ⇒ mixed ⇒ reject.3) C: Zebra (mammal), Cabbage (plant), Rose (plant) ⇒ mixed ⇒ reject.4) D: India (country), world (planet/aggregate), mobile (artifact) ⇒ mixed, non-biological ⇒ reject.5) Therefore A is the only fully avian set. Verification / Alternative check: Ask: could all three be found in a “bird sanctuary” list? For A, yes; for B–D, no. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Each contains non-bird members, breaking homogeneity. Common Pitfalls: Assuming “duck” implies the whole set is birds; always verify all three items. Final Answer: Ostrich, Hen, Swan

Question 13

Classification — select the set where all three are measurement units (standard or commonly used).

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Introduction / Context: This classification problem asks you to identify the only set in which all items are measurement units. Recognizing domain labels (devices, animal terms, money, or physical units) quickly filters candidates. Given Data / Assumptions: Accept common measurement units (e.g., hertz for frequency, watt for power, calorie for energy). Minor spelling variants are normalized (e.g., “Calorie”). Exactly one option must contain three measurement units; mixed or category labels (like “Currency”) do not qualify. Concept / Approach: Label each item by domain and reject any option that has a non-unit member. Domain cues: “Keyboard/Mouse” are computer peripherals; “Leveret/cub/Elephant” are animal terms; “Yen/Pound/Currency” mixes two monetary units with a category name rather than a unit; “Hertz/Calorie/Watt” are all units. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) A: Keyboard (device), Mouse (device), Category (abstract label) ⇒ not units ⇒ reject.2) B: Leveret (young hare), cub (young mammal), Elephant (adult animal) ⇒ not units ⇒ reject.3) C: Yen (currency unit), Pound (ambiguous: currency or mass unit, but here the word “Currency” is a category label, not a unit itself) ⇒ mixed/ill-posed ⇒ reject.4) D: Hertz (frequency), Calorie (energy), Watt (power) ⇒ all measurement units ⇒ accept. Verification / Alternative check: Ask: could each be followed by a numerical magnitude and physical quantity (e.g., 60 hertz, 500 calories, 100 watts)? For D yes; for A–C, not consistently. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They contain peripherals, animal terms, or an abstract category label rather than exclusively units. Common Pitfalls: Seeing “Pound” in C and assuming the entire set qualifies; however, “Currency” is not a unit, and the set is not uniformly measurement units. Consistency across all three items is required. Final Answer: Hertz, Calorie, Watt

Question 14

Classification — find the odd word: which one does not denote a mode of locomotion?

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Introduction / Context: Word classification often hinges on semantic fields. Three options here describe physical locomotion or a generic term for change of position, while one describes a cognitive activity unrelated to locomotion. Given Data / Assumptions: Walking and running are concrete modes of moving the body from one place to another. “Moving” broadly denotes change of position or state, which subsumes locomotion. “Reading” denotes a cognitive/linguistic activity performed while stationary; it is not locomotion. Concept / Approach: Group terms by semantic category. The majority cluster around locomotion. The outlier should fall outside that semantic cluster. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify locomotion terms: Walking (locomotion), Running (locomotion).2) Consider “Moving”: though general, it includes bodily displacement and aligns with locomotion semantics.3) Evaluate “Reading”: no inherent movement; it is cognitive and language-based.4) Therefore “Reading” is the odd word. Verification / Alternative check: Ask: which word does not answer “How do you travel from point A to B?” Walking, running, and (in a broad sense) moving can; reading cannot. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They all relate to physical displacement, directly or by umbrella meaning. Common Pitfalls: Rejecting “Moving” as too broad: the test typically accepts it as a locomotion-related term in contrast with the purely cognitive “Reading.” Final Answer: Reading

Question 15

Classification — find the odd tool: which one is NOT primarily a cutting implement?

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Introduction / Context: Tool classification questions often hinge on the primary function of each tool. Three of the listed implements are designed to cut or sever material; one is designed for striking/impact rather than cutting. Given Data / Assumptions: Knife: cutting by a sharp blade. Scissors: cutting with paired blades. Axe: cutting/chopping wood with a beveled edge. Hammer: primarily for striking (driving nails, shaping metal, breaking objects) rather than cutting. Concept / Approach: Identify the common functional category (cutting) and select the item whose principal design and usage differ (striking). Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Group cutting tools: Knife, Scissors, Axe all rely on sharp edges to sever material.2) Evaluate Hammer: uses mass and momentum to deliver blows; no sharp cutting action.3) Therefore Hammer is the functional outlier. Verification / Alternative check: Consider typical tasks: slicing food (knife), cutting paper/fabric (scissors), chopping wood (axe) vs. driving nails or shaping metal (hammer). Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are all primarily cutting tools, matching the majority category. Common Pitfalls: Overthinking “axe” as a striking tool; while impact is involved, its edge performs a cutting/chopping function, keeping it within the cutting family. Final Answer: Hammer

Question 16

Odd-one-out (lexical category focus): Select the word that is different from the other three based primarily on its form as an English lexical item (spelling/wordform), not on generic “electronic device” similarities.

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Introduction / Context: This classification question asks you to identify the odd item by focusing on each option’s lexical form (i.e., how the word is written in English), rather than loosely grouping them as “devices.” Paying attention to spelling, morphology, and part-of-speech patterns is a reliable way to resolve otherwise ambiguous odd-one-out sets. Given Data / Assumptions: Options: AC, Calculator, Cooler, Computer. We prioritize lexical form over broad functional overlap. No additional domain constraints (brand, power source, etc.) are provided. Concept / Approach: Look for a property that is both unique and unambiguous. “AC” is an initialism (two uppercase letters), whereas “Calculator,” “Cooler,” and “Computer” are standard English common nouns written in full lowercase (when not sentence-initial), with typical suffixes like -or, -er, and -er. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Inspect orthography: “AC” consists solely of uppercase letters and is an abbreviation/initialism.2) The other three are full lexical words, not abbreviations.3) This makes “AC” the only item differing by form (abbreviation vs word). Verification / Alternative check: Functional categories are ambiguous here (e.g., “Cooler” vs “AC” as cooling devices, “Computer”/“Calculator” as computing devices) because they split 2–2. Lexical form, however, cleanly separates one item (“AC”) from the other three. Why Other Options Are Wrong: “Calculator,” “Cooler,” and “Computer” share the property of being standard, fully spelled common nouns. None is an initialism. Common Pitfalls: Overfitting a “device-type” rule leads to ties (2 cooling devices vs 2 computing devices). The prompt allows us to use form when semantics do not yield a single outlier. Final Answer: AC

Question 17

Find the odd word (currencies): Identify the option that is not the valid name of a currency in common usage or recent historical context.

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Introduction / Context: “Odd word” questions often rely on category membership. Three options belong to a common category (currencies), while the remaining one does not. Recognizing well-known monetary units helps eliminate distractors that merely sound like genuine terms. Given Data / Assumptions: Peso: widely used currency name (e.g., Mexico, Philippines, etc.). Drachma: the historical currency of Greece (replaced by the euro). Baht: Thailand’s currency. Shora: presented as a potential currency name. Concept / Approach: Validate whether each term is (or was) a recognized currency. If three are recognized and one is not, the non-currency is the odd one out. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Confirm “Peso,” “Drachma,” and “Baht” are established currency names (current or historical).2) “Shora” is not a recognized currency name in standard references; it functions here as a distractor.3) Therefore, “Shora” is the odd item. Verification / Alternative check: Even considering historical context (e.g., Drachma), the other three still fit the currency category, while “Shora” does not. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are valid currency names in some nation(s) or historical periods. Common Pitfalls: Confusing unfamiliar historical or foreign currency names with fakes; relying on sound-alike patterns without verification. Final Answer: Shora

Question 18

Find the odd word (nuance of meaning): Choose the adjective that does not primarily denote “inherent complexity” but instead implies trickiness or sly difficulty.

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Introduction / Context: This item distinguishes near-synonyms by shade of meaning. While several words can describe something hard to understand, one emphasizes cunning or deceptive difficulty rather than structural complexity. Given Data / Assumptions: Complicated: suggests many parts or relationships; inherently intricate. Complex: similar to “complicated,” indicating structural or conceptual intricacy. Confusing: emphasizes the effect on the observer—causing confusion—often due to complexity or poor clarity. Tricky: implies cleverness, deceit, or non-obvious pitfalls more than sheer complexity. Concept / Approach: Cluster synonyms by core semantic focus. Three words cluster around inherent complexity/understandability. One leans toward craftiness or subtle pitfalls. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Group “Complicated,” “Complex,” “Confusing” as complexity/clarity related.2) Isolate “Tricky” as emphasizing slyness or catchiness rather than structural depth.3) Therefore, “Tricky” is the odd item. Verification / Alternative check: Replace each word in a sentence about a multi-part machine. “Complicated/Complex/Confusing” typically fit; “Tricky” reads more like “has a catch,” not “has many parts.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: They share the semantic core of complexity/understandability. Common Pitfalls: Assuming near-synonyms are interchangeable; ignoring connotation and usage context. Final Answer: Tricky

Question 19

Find the odd musical instrument (family/type): Identify the instrument that does not belong to the string family used with bow or plucking among the given options.

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Introduction / Context: Instrument-classification questions typically rely on the family (string, wind, percussion, etc.) or playing technique. Knowing which family each instrument belongs to quickly reveals the outlier. Given Data / Assumptions: Cello: bowed string instrument. Guitar: plucked string instrument. Violin: bowed string instrument. Flute: aerophone (wind instrument), played by directing air across an opening. Concept / Approach: Separate by instrument family. Three are string instruments; one is wind. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Tag cello/violin as bowed strings; guitar as plucked string.2) Identify flute as a wind instrument.3) Since three are strings and one is wind, “Flute” is the odd item. Verification / Alternative check: Consider the sound production mechanism: strings vibrate vs. airstream excitation in a flute. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Cello, guitar, and violin share the core property—sound via vibrating strings. Common Pitfalls: Overemphasis on playing posture or size; the decisive factor is instrument family. Final Answer: Flute

Question 20

Find the odd measurement unit: Pick the option that is not a unit of length.

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Introduction / Context: Measurement-classification items typically contrast unit dimensions (length, mass, volume, etc.). Recognizing dimensional categories is sufficient to isolate the outlier. Given Data / Assumptions: Mile: imperial/US customary unit of length. Centimetre: metric unit of length (0.01 metre). Yard: imperial/US customary unit of length. Litre: metric unit of volume. Concept / Approach: Group units by physical dimension. Three are length; one is volume. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Classify Mile, Centimetre, Yard → length.2) Litre → volume.3) Therefore, “Litre” is the odd unit. Verification / Alternative check: Dimensionally check conversions: length units convert into metres/feet; litre converts into cubic centimetres/cubic metres (volume), not into linear units. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They share the same dimension—linear measure. Common Pitfalls: Equating “small” units with different dimensions; units can be small (cm) and still be length. Final Answer: Litre

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