Question 1

Classification – Odd one out (precipitation vs unrelated noun): Which word does not belong with precipitation types: Rain, Shower, Sleet, Raisin?

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Introduction / Context: Vocabulary classification often hinges on domain membership. Three options here are common weather/precipitation terms, while one is unrelated—a food item—yielding a clear odd one out based on semantic field. Given Data / Assumptions: Rain: liquid precipitation. Shower: brief/light episode of rain (colloquial meteorological term). Sleet: precipitation of small ice pellets (or rain/snow mix, depending on regional usage). Raisin: dried grape used as food. Concept / Approach: Group by domain (meteorology vs food). Identify the single item outside the weather domain. Step-by-Step Solution: Rain → precipitation.Shower → precipitation event.Sleet → precipitation (frozen/mixed).Raisin → food (not meteorology). Verification / Alternative check: Even if “shower” can also mean bathing, within a weather list paired with rain and sleet its meteorological sense is obvious. This preserves a unique outlier. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Rain, Shower, Sleet belong to the same weather category. Common Pitfalls: Overthinking polysemy; rely on the dominant shared context to pick the outlier. Final Answer: Raisin

Question 2

Classification – Odd one out (landlocked vs coastal neighbors of India): Which country is unlike the others: Bhutan, Bangladesh, China, Pakistan?

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Introduction / Context: Geography-based classification can use coastline status. Among India’s neighbors listed, one is landlocked while the others have direct access to the sea. This creates an objective 3-to-1 split. Given Data / Assumptions: Bhutan: landlocked Himalayan kingdom. Bangladesh: coastline on the Bay of Bengal. China: long coastline along the East China Sea, Yellow Sea, and South China Sea. Pakistan: coastline along the Arabian Sea. Concept / Approach: Classify each country as coastal or landlocked. The only landlocked country is the odd one out. Step-by-Step Solution: Bhutan → landlocked.Bangladesh → coastal.China → coastal.Pakistan → coastal. Verification / Alternative check: Other criteria (population size, polity) do not isolate a single item as cleanly as coastline access does here. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Bangladesh, China, and Pakistan all possess sea coasts, unlike Bhutan. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “inland seas” with coastline status; the question relies on general sea access, which Bangladesh, China, and Pakistan have. Final Answer: Bhutan

Question 3

Classification – Odd one out (unique path to the presidency): Select the outlier based on how the person attained the U.S. presidency: John F Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Gerald Ford.

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Introduction / Context: Historical classification questions often focus on a singular constitutional or electoral distinction. Among the listed U.S. presidents, one uniquely became President without being elected as either President or Vice President, creating an objective and well-documented odd one out. Given Data / Assumptions: John F. Kennedy: elected President (1960); assassinated in office. Abraham Lincoln: elected President (1860; re-elected 1864); assassinated in office. George Washington: elected President (1789; re-elected 1792). Gerald Ford: became Vice President via appointment under the 25th Amendment (not elected VP), then assumed the presidency upon Nixon’s resignation (not elected President). Concept / Approach: Check whether each individual was elected to the presidency or vice presidency. The only person not elected to either office before serving as President is Gerald Ford. Step-by-Step Solution: Kennedy → elected President.Lincoln → elected President.Washington → elected President.Ford → appointed VP; ascended to President; never elected VP or President. Verification / Alternative check: Other plausible distinctions (century, assassination) do not yield a single outlier: two were assassinated, one was the first President, etc. The “never elected VP or President” property is unique to Ford. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Kennedy, Lincoln, Washington all won presidential elections. Common Pitfalls: Choosing an attribute that splits into 2–2 rather than 3–1. Ensure uniqueness. Final Answer: Gerald Ford

Question 4

Classification – Odd one out (weapons: firearms vs others): Which item does not belong with the rest: Gun, Pistol, Dagger, Atom bomb?

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Introduction / Context: A clean way to classify weapons here is by handheld use and conventional category. Three items are common personal weapons (two are firearms, one is a handheld blade). One is a strategic explosive device, not a handheld weapon, creating an unmistakable outlier. Given Data / Assumptions: Gun: general term for firearm. Pistol: a type of handgun (firearm). Dagger: a handheld stabbing blade. Atom bomb: nuclear explosive weapon, strategic ordnance, not handheld. Concept / Approach: Group items by their typical scale and mode of use. Identify the one that is not a personal handheld weapon. Step-by-Step Solution: Gun → handheld firearm.Pistol → handheld firearm (subset of gun).Dagger → handheld blade.Atom bomb → not handheld; strategic-level explosive device. Verification / Alternative check: Even narrower criteria (firearm vs non-firearm) would mark Dagger as separate; however, “handheld personal weapon” yields a 3-to-1 split, isolating Atom bomb uniquely and more decisively by scale and use. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Gun, Pistol, and Dagger are all handheld personal weapons. Common Pitfalls: Confusing the generic category “gun” with “pistol”; while overlapping, both are handheld weapons, so they remain in the majority group. Final Answer: Atom bomb

Question 5

Classification – Odd one out (Indian heads of state vs heads of government): Choose the outlier: Indra Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Jawahar Lal Nehru, Dr Rajendra Prasad.

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Introduction / Context: In Indian political history, a sharp distinction exists between the President (head of state) and the Prime Minister (head of government). Among the four names listed, three served as Prime Ministers, while one was the first President of India—providing a definitive 3-to-1 split. Given Data / Assumptions: Indira Gandhi (spelled here as Indra Gandhi): Prime Minister (1966–1977, 1980–1984). Lal Bahadur Shastri: Prime Minister (1964–1966). Jawaharlal Nehru (spelled here as Jawahar Lal Nehru): Prime Minister (1947–1964). Dr. Rajendra Prasad: first President of India (1950–1962). Concept / Approach: Classify each leader by constitutional role. The sole President among three Prime Ministers is the odd one out. Step-by-Step Solution: Nehru → Prime Minister.Shastri → Prime Minister.Indira Gandhi → Prime Minister.Dr. Rajendra Prasad → President. Verification / Alternative check: Alternate criteria (party, era) would not yield a single unique member as cleanly as constitutional role does. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Indira Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri, and Jawaharlal Nehru all served as Prime Ministers. Common Pitfalls: Letting spelling variants distract from the substantive roles; the roles themselves are unambiguous. Final Answer: Dr Rajendra Prasad

Question 6

Classification – Odd one out (book creators vs industry role): Identify the one who is not primarily a writer: Author, Novelist, Poet, Publisher.

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Introduction / Context: In literature and the book trade, several roles contribute to a book’s existence. Three of the options are creator roles focused on writing, while one is an industry role focused on production, distribution, and business operations. This yields a clear odd one out. Given Data / Assumptions: Author: any writer/creator of a text. Novelist: a type of author who writes novels (long-form fiction). Poet: a type of author who composes poetry. Publisher: a firm or person who finances, produces, markets, and distributes books. Concept / Approach: Group by the act of writing as the primary contribution. The single non-writer role (publisher) is the outlier. Step-by-Step Solution: Author → writer.Novelist → writer.Poet → writer.Publisher → business/production role, not primarily a writer. Verification / Alternative check: Many individuals and small presses blur roles, but the definitions above reflect standard primary functions in the industry, preserving uniqueness. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Author, Novelist, and Poet are creator roles centered on writing. Common Pitfalls: Assuming “author” is a job title separate from “novelist/poet”; in classification we focus on the primary act (writing), which those three share. Final Answer: Publisher

Question 7

Classification – Odd one out (processed/fermented products vs base ingredient): Which item does not belong: Cheese, Wine, MIlk, Curd?

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Introduction / Context: Food classification often relies on production/processing. Three of the items are products of fermentation or substantial processing, whereas one is a basic raw ingredient in everyday use—producing a crisp 3-to-1 split. Given Data / Assumptions: Milk (spelled here as MIlk): base dairy liquid; starting point for many products. Cheese: coagulated/fermented dairy product derived from milk. Curd: fermented dairy (milk cultured into curd/yogurt-like product; regional terms vary). Wine: fermented beverage (grapes or other fruit), not a basic raw dairy ingredient. Concept / Approach: Separate base ingredient from processed/fermented outputs. Only one option is a raw base commonly used to produce other items on the list. Step-by-Step Solution: Milk → base ingredient.Cheese → processed/fermented product made from milk.Curd → fermented product made from milk.Wine → fermented, but not dairy; still a processed product. Verification / Alternative check: Even though wine is non-dairy, it remains a processed/fermented end-product. Milk uniquely functions as a base raw ingredient among the four, preserving a single outlier. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Cheese, Curd, and Wine are all processed/fermented products rather than base raw dairy. Common Pitfalls: Focusing on dairy vs non-dairy; while wine is non-dairy, the stronger discriminator is “base ingredient” vs “processed output,” making milk the unique outlier. Final Answer: MIlk

Question 8

Classification – Odd one out (charts/diagrams vs mathematical constant): Pick the item that is unlike the others: Frequency polygon, Rectangle, Bar, Pi.

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Introduction / Context: Maths/graphics classification can hinge on whether an item is a diagrammatic object or a numerical constant. Three options refer to shapes or chart elements commonly used in data display, while one is a fundamental mathematical constant, not a diagrammatic entity. Given Data / Assumptions: Frequency polygon: a chart/graph connecting class midpoints with line segments. Bar: a graphical element used in bar charts. Rectangle: a geometric shape; also the shape used by bars in charts. Pi (π): mathematical constant (~3.14159), ratio of circumference to diameter. Concept / Approach: Group “diagrammatic/shape” items (frequency polygon, bar, rectangle) against “constant/number” (pi). The constant is the non-graphical outlier. Step-by-Step Solution: Frequency polygon → chart/diagram.Bar → chart element/shape.Rectangle → geometric shape, used in charts.Pi → mathematical constant, not a chart or figure by itself. Verification / Alternative check: Even if “rectangle” is pure geometry and the other two are in statistics, all three are diagrammatic/shape concepts; π is purely numeric. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Frequency polygon, Bar, and Rectangle all pertain to visual representations or shapes; π does not. Common Pitfalls: Assuming “bar” is ambiguous (metal bar). In a list with frequency polygon and rectangle, the chart/shape sense is clearly intended. Final Answer: Pi

Question 9

Classification – Odd one out (human status/roles vs unrelated object/typo): Find the term that does not belong: WIfe, Bachelor, Window, Spinter.

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Introduction / Context: Despite spelling inconsistencies, three options clearly denote human marital or social statuses, whereas one refers to an inanimate object (likely a misspelling confusion with “widow/spinster”). The semantic mismatch yields an unequivocal odd one out. Given Data / Assumptions: WIfe: married woman (status/role). Bachelor: unmarried man (status). Spinter: likely “spinster,” unmarried woman (status). Window: an object/architectural opening (not a human status). Concept / Approach: Group human statuses vs non-human object. The object term is the outlier even if some intended words are misspelled. Step-by-Step Solution: Wife → human status.Bachelor → human status.Spinter (spinster) → human status.Window → inanimate object. Verification / Alternative check: If “Window” were intended as “Widow,” the set would no longer have a unique outlier. But as provided, “Window” is unmistakably not a human status. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Wife, Bachelor, and Spinster denote personal/marital status. Common Pitfalls: Auto-correcting the options mentally; the task is to classify the given texts as-is. Final Answer: Window

Question 10

Classification – Odd one out (initial letter grouping): Choose the word unlike the others: Head, Heed, Sledge, Heap.

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Introduction / Context: Some verbal classification items hinge on spelling/phonetic clusters. Three of these words start with the same two-letter sequence “He…”. One begins with an entirely different initial consonant cluster, producing a clear odd one out. Given Data / Assumptions: Head, Heed, Heap → begin with “He”. Sledge → begins with “Sl”. Concept / Approach: Use a simple orthographic test (first two letters). If three share “He-” and one does not, the nonconforming item is the outlier. Step-by-Step Solution: Check prefixes: Head → He; Heed → He; Heap → He.Sledge → Sl → distinct initial cluster. Verification / Alternative check: Other properties (vowel length, syllable count) are less decisive and do not provide a 3-to-1 split as cleanly as the initial cluster does. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Head, Heed, and Heap share the “He-” start and thus belong together. Common Pitfalls: Overfitting to meanings; orthographic/phonetic patterns are a valid and common basis for such items. Final Answer: Sledge

Question 11

Classification – Odd one out (spread-related terms vs unrelated meaning): Pick the item that does not fit with spreading/distribution concepts: Dilution, Distribution, Dispersion, Diversion.

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Introduction / Context: In science and statistics, several terms describe how something spreads or is shared out. Three of the options relate to either weakening by spreading (dilution) or to dispersing/sharing across space or categories (distribution, dispersion). One instead refers to rerouting or distraction, not spread—yielding a clean outlier. Given Data / Assumptions: Dilution: reducing concentration by adding more solvent—effectively spreading solute over a larger volume. Distribution: allocation/spread of items or values across categories or space (also a statistical term). Dispersion: degree or act of spreading out; in stats, measures like variance quantify dispersion. Diversion: redirecting attention/flow; entertainment; detour—conceptually not “spread.” Concept / Approach: Focus on semantic core: spread/weaken vs reroute/distract. The latter meaning does not align with the others. Step-by-Step Solution: Dilution → about spreading solute (lowering concentration).Distribution → about spreading/allocating.Dispersion → about spreading/scatter.Diversion → about changing course/attention (not spreading). Verification / Alternative check: All four share a “di-” prefix but that is superficial; semantic cores differ, and only Diversion lacks the spread concept. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Dilution, Distribution, Dispersion: each centrally involves “spreading,” either physically or conceptually. Common Pitfalls: Letting prefixes drive classification instead of meanings. Final Answer: Diversion

Question 12

Classification – Odd one out (synonyms vs antonyms): Identify the pair unlike the others: Seldom : often, Good : Nice, Honest : Cheat, Extravagant : Thifty.

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Introduction / Context: Word-pair classification commonly distinguishes synonyms from antonyms. Three pairs here are opposites (antonyms), while one pair consists of near-synonyms, providing an unambiguous odd one out despite minor spelling issues (e.g., “Thifty” for “Thrifty”). Given Data / Assumptions: Seldom : often → antonyms (rarely vs frequently). Good : Nice → near-synonyms (positive quality, agreeable/pleasant). Honest : Cheat → antonymic relationship by virtue of cheat as dishonest person/action. Extravagant : Thifty → intended antonyms (extravagant vs thrifty). Concept / Approach: Tag each pair as synonym or antonym. Identify the lone synonym pair among antonyms. Step-by-Step Solution: Seldom : often → antonyms.Honest : Cheat → antonyms by moral opposition.Extravagant : Thifty → antonyms (intended “thrifty”).Good : Nice → synonyms/near-synonyms. Verification / Alternative check: Even if one argues about degrees of synonymy for “good” and “nice,” they are aligned in positivity and usage far more than they are opposites, preserving uniqueness. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Seldom:often, Honest:cheat, Extravagant:thrifty are all opposite in meaning. Common Pitfalls: Insisting on exact morphological matches (adjective-adjective); semantic polarity is what matters. Final Answer: Good : Nice

Question 13

Classification – Odd one out (tool/action relationships vs waste-to-container): Which pair is unlike the others: Petrol : Car, Ink : Pen, Garbage :Dustbin, Lead : Pencil?

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Introduction / Context: Relationship-pair classification often identifies “input-to-tool” or “material-to-instrument” structures. Three of these pairs link an operational input or material to the object that uses or contains it during its intended function, whereas one links waste to a receptacle—semantically different from operational use. Given Data / Assumptions: Petrol : Car → fuel used by a car (operational input). Ink : Pen → fluid used by a pen (material input). Lead : Pencil → material core of a pencil (component/input). Garbage :Dustbin → waste placed into a receptacle after use (disposal, not operational input). Concept / Approach: Separate “inputs/components for operation” from “waste disposal relationship.” The latter is the odd one out. Step-by-Step Solution: Car requires petrol to run.Pen requires ink to write.Pencil uses lead/graphite as its writing core.Garbage is not an input to the dustbin’s operation; it is refuse placed for disposal. Verification / Alternative check: Component-vs-container framing still groups the first three as material-to-tool (fuel, ink, core) but leaves garbage:dustbin as waste-management rather than functional operation. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Petrol:Car, Ink:Pen, Lead:Pencil each maps a required operating material/component to its device. Common Pitfalls: Overlooking that a dustbin does not “use” garbage to perform any constructive function; it merely receives it. Final Answer: Garbage :Dustbin

Question 14

Classification – Odd one out (hand tools/process vs weapon/effect): Find the odd pair: Needle : Prick, Gun : fire, Auger : Bore, Chisel : Carve.

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Introduction / Context: Tool–action pairings typically involve implements used for constructive, medical, or craft processes. Three of the pairs involve hand tools used for controlled, non-combat operations (medical pricking, boring holes, carving). One pair involves a weapon and an act of firing, which is categorically different in purpose and context. Given Data / Assumptions: Needle : Prick → medical/hand tool causing a controlled puncture. Auger : Bore → carpentry/earth tool used to drill holes. Chisel : Carve → craft/stone/wood tool used to carve or shape material. Gun : fire → weapon discharging projectiles. Concept / Approach: Group hand-tool/process pairs against a weapon/action pair. The weapon-based pair is the outlier by function and domain (combat vs craft/medical). Step-by-Step Solution: Needle ↔ controlled medical/craft effect.Auger ↔ constructive boring action.Chisel ↔ constructive carving action.Gun ↔ combat/weapon firing (non-constructive). Verification / Alternative check: Grammar (noun:verb) is consistent across all four and therefore not discriminative; domain/purpose is the decisive factor. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Needle:Prick, Auger:Bore, Chisel:Carve are all tool–operation pairs in productive/medical contexts. Common Pitfalls: Assuming “needle:prick” is an “effect” rather than an “action”; in practical usage, pricking is the action performed with the needle, just like boring and carving. Final Answer: Gun : fire

Question 15

Classification – Odd one out (animal–sound correctness): Which pair is incorrect compared to the others: Lion - Roar, Snake - Hiss, Bess - Hum, Frog - Bleat?

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Introduction / Context: Animal–sound classification hinges on standard pairings. Three of the pairs are commonly accepted, while one mismatches the animal and its typical sound, giving us a single incorrect pair as the outlier. Given Data / Assumptions: Lion → roar (standard association). Snake → hiss (standard association). Bees → hum (listed as “Bess - Hum,” presumably bees → hum). Frog → croak/ribbit (not “bleat”). Concept / Approach: Validate each animal–sound mapping against common usage. The pair that assigns the wrong sound is the odd one out. Step-by-Step Solution: Lion - Roar → correct.Snake - Hiss → correct.Bees - Hum → correct (typo in “Bess” assumed).Frog - Bleat → incorrect; frogs croak, goats bleat. Verification / Alternative check: Even considering dialectal variations, frogs are not associated with “bleating.” Thus the mapping remains incorrect and unique. Why Other Options Are Wrong: The other three pairings align with standard animal-sound associations and therefore belong together. Common Pitfalls: Letting typos (“Bess”) obscure the intended standard mapping (bees → hum). Final Answer: Frog - Bleat

Question 16

Classification — predator–prey vs unrelated domestic pair: Which pair is unlike the others: Cat : Mouse, Lion : Deer, Cow : Hen, Hawk : Snake?

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Introduction / Context: This verbal classification item mixes predator–prey pairs with one pair that does not reflect a feeding relationship. Your task is to isolate the unique pair that lacks the “hunter → typical prey” bond. Given Data / Assumptions: Cat : Mouse — cats commonly hunt mice. Lion : Deer — lions prey on deer/antelope-type animals. Hawk : Snake — raptors can prey upon snakes. Cow : Hen — two domesticated animals with no predator–prey relation. Concept / Approach: Group options by ecological relation. Three are predator–prey. One is simply co-domesticated species without predation between them. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Check if the left animal normally hunts the right.2) Cat→Mouse = yes; Lion→Deer = yes; Hawk→Snake = yes in many ecosystems.3) Cow→Hen = no; they are herbivore/omnivore farm animals with no such relation. Verification / Alternative check: Consider diet classes: cat and lion are carnivores; hawk is a raptor; cow/hen are not predator–prey counterparts. This independently confirms the outlier. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They each present a plausible, commonly-cited predator–prey relationship. Common Pitfalls: Overthinking rare exceptions (e.g., unusual behaviors). Classification questions rely on typical, well-known relations. Final Answer: Cow : Hen

Question 17

Classification — antonyms vs. non-antonyms: Identify the pair that is NOT an opposite pair: Hard : Soft, Pointed : Blunt, Sweet : Sour, Long : High.

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Introduction / Context: Three options are clear antonym (opposite) pairs; one is not. Antonym recognition is a staple in verbal reasoning and relies on standard dictionary senses rather than loose associations. Given Data / Assumptions: Hard vs Soft — opposite textures/firmness. Pointed vs Blunt — opposite sharpness at an edge/tip. Sweet vs Sour — opposite taste profiles. Long vs High — describe different dimensions; not opposites. Concept / Approach: Confirm whether the second word negates or contrasts the first along the same semantic dimension (texture, sharpness, taste, length/height). Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Hard↔Soft = direct antonyms.2) Pointed↔Blunt = direct antonyms.3) Sweet↔Sour = direct antonyms.4) Long vs High = orthogonal dimensions (length vs vertical distance), not contraries. Verification / Alternative check: Try substitution: “not hard” equals “soft,” “not sweet” trends “sour,” but “not long” does not equal “high.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are textbook antonym pairs on a single dimension. Common Pitfalls: Interpreting “long/high” as big vs small; they measure different axes, not opposites. Final Answer: Long : High

Question 18

Classification — inherent quality vs container–content: Pick the pair that does not express a natural property of the first: Ice cube : Cold, Iron : Hard, Marble : Smooth, Purse : Money.

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Introduction / Context: Three pairs give a characteristic or inherent attribute of the first noun; one pair gives a typical content rather than a property. Distinguishing property-of from contains/holds is the key. Given Data / Assumptions: Ice cube → cold is an intrinsic state. Iron → hard is a material property. Marble → smooth is a surface property. Purse → money is not a property; it is a usual content. Concept / Approach: Ask: “Does the right-hand word describe what the left-hand item is like (inherent attribute), or what it typically contains?” Only one pair is container–content. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Ice cube : Cold → quality.2) Iron : Hard → material property.3) Marble : Smooth → surface quality.4) Purse : Money → content, not property. Verification / Alternative check: Swap to “seems/feels”: iron seems hard; a purse does not “seem money”; it may contain money. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Each expresses an inherent/typical attribute of the first noun. Common Pitfalls: Confusing common contents with intrinsic traits; content is contingent, not defining. Final Answer: Purse : Money

Question 19

Classification — resource/consumable for a device vs removed material: Choose the odd pair: Petrol : Car, Electricity : Television, Ink : Pen, Dust : Vacuum cleaner.

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Introduction / Context: In three options, the second item uses/consumes the first as a resource to function (fuel, power, working medium). In one option, the second removes the first; it is not a resource. Given Data / Assumptions: Car consumes petrol. Television consumes electricity. Pen uses ink to write. Vacuum cleaner removes dust; dust is not a power/fuel/working medium. Concept / Approach: Check whether the left-hand item enables the operation of the right-hand device or is merely the target of removal/cleaning. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Petrol → energy source for a car.2) Electricity → energy source for a television.3) Ink → working medium for a pen.4) Dust → unwanted material; vacuum cleaner removes it rather than using it. Verification / Alternative check: Ask: if you remove the left-hand item, can the device still operate normally? Removing fuel/power/ink disables operation; “removing dust” is precisely what the vacuum cleaner does. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They present authentic device–resource relations. Common Pitfalls: Over-generalizing “uses” to “interacts with.” Only resources/consumables count here. Final Answer: Dust : Vacuum cleaner

Question 20

Classification — part–whole vs co-hyponyms: Identify the pair that is NOT a part–whole relation: Tree : Stem, Face : Eye, Chair : Sofa, Plant : Flower.

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Introduction / Context: Three options express a part–whole relation (component belongs to a larger whole). One option lists two coordinate items within the same category (both are types of furniture) rather than part–whole. Given Data / Assumptions: Tree : Stem → stem is part of a tree. Face : Eye → eye is part of a face. Plant : Flower → flower is part/product of a plant. Chair : Sofa → co-hyponyms; neither is a part of the other. Concept / Approach: Classify each as component-of vs kind-of. Only one pair is kind-of at the same level (furniture types). Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Confirm component relations for A, B, D.2) Identify that C is two wholes of the same super-category (furniture).3) Therefore C is the outlier. Verification / Alternative check: Try “remove the right-hand item from the left-hand”: possible for A, B, D; not meaningful for C. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are genuine part–whole or organism–part relations. Common Pitfalls: Overlooking that a flower is indeed a part (reproductive structure) of a plant. Final Answer: Chair : Sofa

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