Question 1

Classification — opposites vs cause–effect: Select the pair that is NOT an opposite pair: Light : Heavy, Crime : Blame, Short : Long, Man : Woman.

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Introduction / Context: Three pairs are commonly treated as opposites/contrasts in reasoning sets; one pair instead expresses a cause–effect or action–consequence relation rather than opposition. Given Data / Assumptions: Light vs Heavy → antonyms (weight/feel). Short vs Long → antonyms (length/duration). Man vs Woman → contrasting genders (treated as opposites in such tests). Crime vs Blame → not antonyms; blame is a response/attribution to wrongdoing. Concept / Approach: Check whether the second word negates/contrasts the first on the same scale. “Crime” and “blame” are linked semantically but not as contraries. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Validate antonym status for A, C, D.2) Identify B as cause–effect (crime leads to blame).3) Hence B is the outlier. Verification / Alternative check: Try “not X = Y?” Not light = heavy; not short = long; but not crime ≠ blame. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They conform to standard opposite/contrast pairings used in exams. Common Pitfalls: Getting stuck on philosophical nuance; follow common test conventions. Final Answer: Crime : Blame

Question 2

Classification — product/derivative vs unrelated relation: Choose the odd pair: Death : Disease, Milk : Butter, Grape : Wine, Water : Oxygen.

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Introduction / Context: Three pairs show a “source → product/derivative” relation. One pair does not: it depicts an outcome/effect relation unrelated to production/derivation. Given Data / Assumptions: Milk → Butter (product by churning/processing). Grape → Wine (fermentation product). Water → Oxygen (not a direct product; oxygen is an element in water, but water does not produce oxygen without decomposition/electrolysis). Death : Disease reflects disease causing death (effect), not product formation. Concept / Approach: Prefer the straightforward “made-from” lens: butter from milk; wine from grapes. Among the remaining, which pair fails a clean production mapping most clearly? Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify production pairs: Milk→Butter and Grape→Wine.2) Water→Oxygen is not a normal product relation; oxygen is a component element released only via chemical decomposition.3) Death→Disease is effect-of, not product-of. Among non-production pairs, it is the clearest mismatch to the majority pattern, hence the odd pair. Verification / Alternative check: Ask: can we say “X is made from Y” naturally? Yes for milk/butter and grape/wine, not for death/disease. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They either directly show product formation or (in the case of water/oxygen) could be misconstrued as compositional; the blatant non-production is death/disease. Common Pitfalls: Confusing constituent elements with products; “oxygen” is in water, but water does not normally yield oxygen as a product in everyday contexts. Final Answer: Death : Disease

Question 3

Classification — find the group where all three belong to the same category: Which option lists three items from one clear class?

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Introduction / Context: Each option is a mini-list. Exactly one option contains three items from a single, unambiguous category; the others are mixed categories. Your task is to pick the uniformly categorized trio. Given Data / Assumptions: Orange, Apple, Guava → all fruits. Brinjal (vegetable), Pomegranate (fruit), Wheat (cereal) → mixed. Rice (cereal), Pulses (legumes), Cotton (fiber/cash crop) → mixed agricultural types. Cumin, Coriander (spices), Millet (cereal) → mixed. Concept / Approach: Identify the set with a single, consistent super-category. Only one option groups three fruits; the others deliberately mix crop/food categories. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Check A → fruits throughout.2) Check B, C, D → each includes at least one item from a different class.3) Therefore A is uniquely uniform. Verification / Alternative check: Try labeling each item: fruit/vegetable/cereal/spice/fiber. Only A yields the same label three times. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are intentionally heterogeneous, so they fail the “all same class” requirement. Common Pitfalls: Counting “pulses” as a catch-all; it remains distinct from cereals and fibers. Final Answer: Orange, Apple, Guava

Question 4

Classification — pick the set that is all fruits/crops of one broad type: Which option lists three fruits (not cash crops or cereals)?

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Introduction / Context: Among the four mini-lists, only one consists entirely of fruits. Others mix cereals, legumes, or cash crops. Identify the purely fruit set. Given Data / Assumptions: Watermelon, Muskmelon, Banana → all fruits. Coffee (beverage/plantation crop), Barley & Millet (cereals) → mixed. Beans (legumes), Corn & Rice (cereals) → mixed. Cotton & Jute (fibers), Coffee (plantation crop) → mixed cash/fiber crops. Concept / Approach: Apply simple category labels (fruit/cereal/legume/fiber/cash). Select the set with all items labeled “fruit.” Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Tag each item by category.2) Only option D yields fruit for all three.3) Hence D is correct. Verification / Alternative check: Everyday grocery classification (fruits section) would place all three of D together; the others would be split across aisles/types. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They combine different crop types and therefore are not homogeneous fruit sets. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “coffee” with a “fruit”—coffee cherries are fruits botanically, but in everyday classification coffee is a beverage/plantation crop, not sold as a fruit. Final Answer: Watermelon, Muskmelon, Banana

Question 5

Classification — item : category vs unrelated pair: Find the pair that is NOT “item is-a category”: Shirt : Dress, Boy : Girl, Mango : Fruit, Table : Furniture.

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Introduction / Context: Three pairs show a hyponym→hypernym (item→category) relation. One pair lists coordinate terms at the same level (two categories/person-types), not an is-a relation. Given Data / Assumptions: Shirt is a type of dress/clothing. Mango is a fruit. Table is a piece of furniture. Boy and Girl are parallel human categories (sex/gender classes), neither is a category of the other. Concept / Approach: Test “X is a kind of Y.” If false or inapplicable (because both are kinds of Z), the pair is the outlier. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Shirt→Dress = true (garment type).2) Mango→Fruit = true.3) Table→Furniture = true.4) Boy→Girl = false; both are coordinate under “child/person.” Verification / Alternative check: Try reversing: “Girl is a type of Boy” is false, confirming non-hierarchical relation. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are valid is-a relations. Common Pitfalls: Letting social/semantic nuances distract; strictly follow category logic. Final Answer: Boy : Girl

Question 6

Classification — scripture : religion vs place of worship: Choose the pair that does NOT match “holy book : faith”: Avesta : Parsi, Torah : Jew, Tripitaka : Buddhist, Temple : Hindu.

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Introduction / Context: Three pairs follow “scripture → adherents.” One pair switches to “place of worship → adherents.” Identify the mismatched relation type. Given Data / Assumptions: Avesta → Zoroastrian/Parsi scripture. Torah → Judaism. Tripitaka (Tipitaka) → Buddhism. Temple → place/building, not a scripture; associated with Hindus. Concept / Approach: Keep relation type constant (book→religion). Spot the option that changes the second element to a place rather than a text. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) A, B, C fit the scripture→faith mapping.2) D replaces “book” with “place,” altering the relation.3) Hence D is the outlier. Verification / Alternative check: Ask: can the second item be “read” as a book? Only A–C qualify. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are correct scripture→religion associations. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “Gita/Vedas” (texts) with “Temple” (place). The question tests consistency of relation. Final Answer: Temple : Hindu

Question 7

Classification — need satisfier vs unrelated link: Identify the pair that is NOT a “need → satisfier” relation: Water : Thirst, Talent : Education, Food : Hunger, Air : Suffocation.

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Introduction / Context: Three pairs represent a need or problem on the right that is relieved by the resource on the left. One pair does not fit this “satisfier” pattern and instead shows a development/enhancement relation. Given Data / Assumptions: Thirst is satisfied by water. Hunger is satisfied by food. Suffocation is relieved by air. Education does not satisfy “talent”; education develops or nurtures talent. Concept / Approach: Test whether the left-hand item directly removes/alleviates the right-hand condition (thirst/hunger/suffocation). If not, it is the outlier. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Water→Thirst = satisfies/quenches.2) Food→Hunger = satisfies.3) Air→Suffocation = relieves/prevents.4) Talent→Education is reversed; education enhances talent, not vice versa, and is not a “need → satisfier.” Verification / Alternative check: Switch order to check logic: education→talent growth makes sense; “talent→education” does not follow the same template as others. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They correctly pair a condition with its direct remedy/satisfier. Common Pitfalls: Equating “improves” with “satisfies.” Development is not satisfaction of a deficiency state. Final Answer: Talent : Education

Question 8

Classification — find the group with all members from a single category: Which option lists three items of the same kind?

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Introduction / Context: This is a “pick the uniform set” classification problem. Exactly one option groups three members of a single, unambiguous category. The other options intentionally mix categories to distract you (animals with plants, places with objects, etc.). The most reliable approach is to label each item with a concise category (bird, mammal, plant, country, object) and see which option yields three identical labels. Given Data / Assumptions: Ostrich, Hen, Swan — all birds (avian species). Duck, Lion, Horse — animal + animal + animal, but two are mammals (lion, horse) while duck is a bird (mixed classes). Zebra, Cabbage, Rose — mammal + plant (vegetable) + plant (flower) (mixed kingdom roles). India, World, Mobile — country + planet/earth/“world” concept + handheld device (mixed and cross-domain). Concept / Approach: Labeling by high-level taxonomy cuts through ambiguity. Option A maps to “bird, bird, bird.” Options B–D each contain heterogeneous labels and therefore cannot represent a single coherent class. In verbal reasoning, uniform taxonomy (same super-category) is the canonical discriminator. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Tag A: bird/bird/bird → uniform.2) Tag B: bird/mammal/mammal → mixed.3) Tag C: mammal/plant/plant → mixed.4) Tag D: country/planet-or-collective/device → mixed. Verification / Alternative check: Substitute each group into “All three are types of ______.” Only A reasonably completes as “All three are types of birds.” Any attempt to complete this sentence for B–D quickly exposes the heterogeneity (e.g., “All three are animals” fails in C and D; “All three are places” fails in D, etc.). Why Other Options Are Wrong: B: mixes avian and mammalian animals. C: mixes an animal with two plants. D: mixes geopolitics/astronomy with consumer electronics. Common Pitfalls: Assuming “all are living/non-living” is sufficient. The test expects a single, specific super-category, not a vague commonality. Final Answer: Ostrich, Hen, Swan

Question 9

Classification — find the set where all three items belong to the same type: Which option contains three items from one clear category?

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Introduction / Context: Among four mini-lists, only one groups three members of a single, precise category. A fast technique is to annotate each term with its everyday category (device, animal, money unit, measurement unit, etc.) and select the option that yields three identical labels. Be careful with distractors that sneak in a “category word” (like “Currency”) next to two members, breaking uniformity. Given Data / Assumptions: Hertz, Calorie, Watt — all are measurement units (frequency, energy, power). Keyboard, Mouse, Category — two computer input devices + a meta-term “Category” (not a device). Leveret, Cub, Elephant — two names for young animals (leveret = young hare; cub = young of certain mammals) + Elephant (adult animal/species); not uniform. Yen, Pound, Currency — two named currencies + the generic class “Currency”; mixing instance names with the class term. Concept / Approach: Uniform category means all three are peers under the same super-type. Option D satisfies this cleanly: three peer measurement units. Options A–C each blend in a non-peer (a meta-category, a different life stage, or a class label), which violates the uniformity rule. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Label D: unit/unit/unit → uniform.2) Label A: device/device/meta-term → mixed.3) Label B: juvenile-term/juvenile-term/adult species → mixed.4) Label C: currency-name/currency-name/class-word → mixed. Verification / Alternative check: Attempt the sentence frame: “All three are types of _____.” Only D completes unambiguously as “measurement units.” The others fail or become awkward (“All three are types of… things?”), indicating non-uniformity. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Each includes at least one element that is not a peer in the intended category (meta-class words or mismatched stages). Common Pitfalls: Mistaking “Yen, Pound, Currency” as uniform because all relate to money. The presence of the generic class word ruins peer uniformity. Final Answer: Hertz, Calorie, Watt

Question 10

Classification — instrument/action vs object/action: Pick the pair that does not match the pattern “tool used to perform the action”: Broom : Sweep, Spoon : Feed, Nut : Crack, Soap : Bathe.

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Introduction / Context: Three options show a straightforward “instrument/agent → typical action” relation, i.e., something you use to carry out the action. One option instead presents an “object → action done to it” relation. Recognizing the direction of agency (what does vs what is acted upon) is the core trick here. Given Data / Assumptions: Broom → Sweep (tool used for sweeping). Spoon → Feed (utensil/tool used for feeding/serving). Soap → Bathe (agent used while bathing/cleaning). Nut → Crack (nut is not the tool; it is the object being cracked). Concept / Approach: Determine whether the left-hand noun is the agent/instrument enabling the right-hand action. If instead it is the patient/object receiving the action, the pair breaks the dominant pattern. Three are instrument→action; one is object→action. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Broom: we sweep with a broom (instrument).2) Spoon: we feed/serve with a spoon (instrument).3) Soap: we bathe/wash with soap (instrument/agent).4) Nut: we do not crack with a nut; the nut is cracked (object). Verification / Alternative check: Use the “with-test”: if you can truthfully append “with [left-hand item]” after the action verb, it fits the instrument pattern. “Sweep with a broom,” “feed with a spoon,” “bathe with soap” pass; “crack with a nut” fails the test, confirming it as the outlier. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They each present a genuine tool/agent that commonly performs the named action. Common Pitfalls: Equating “associated with” to “instrument for.” Association is broader; we need instrumentality. Final Answer: Nut : Crack

Question 11

Classification — specific sound-word vs general action: Identify the odd pair: Door : Bang, Piano : Play, Rain : Patter, Drum : Beat.

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Introduction / Context: Three pairs connect a source with a characteristic sound or sound-like action word (onomatopoeia or specific percussive verb). One pair instead connects an instrument to a very general action (“play”), not a distinctive sound-word. The solver must distinguish between “sound produced” vs “generic activity performed.” Given Data / Assumptions: Door → Bang: characteristic sudden, loud sound associated with slamming. Rain → Patter: characteristic soft, repeated sound of raindrops. Drum → Beat: specific percussive action/sound term. Piano → Play: general activity rather than a specific sound-word (e.g., “plink,” “note,” “melody” would be closer to sound outcome). Concept / Approach: Look for pairs where the right-hand word names a distinct sound associated with the left-hand source. “Bang,” “patter,” and “beat” describe specific auditory events; “play” describes an action that could apply to many instruments and does not itself denote a sound type. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Door: “bang” is a signature sound → fits.2) Rain: “patter” is a signature sound → fits.3) Drum: “beat” is a signature percussive sound/action → fits.4) Piano: “play” is a generic activity verb, not a sound-word → odd. Verification / Alternative check: Try substituting other instruments: “violin : play,” “flute : play.” The pattern remains generic, proving that “play” does not uniquely characterize piano sound. By contrast, “patter,” “bang,” “beat” evoke immediate auditory imagery of their sources. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They map sources to distinctive, commonly accepted sound/action words. Common Pitfalls: Assuming any verb linked to an instrument counts. The question seeks specificity of sound, not merely an associated activity. Final Answer: Piano : Play

Question 12

Classification — whole : part relation (spot the mismatch): Which pair does not correctly express a whole–part relationship: Circle : Arc, Line : Dot, Hexagon : Angle, Square : Line?

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Introduction / Context: Three options represent standard whole–part compositions in elementary geometry. One option, however, does not match the common “named part” convention for the given whole. The key is to use textbook-level geometric terminology rather than set-theoretic abstractions that might muddy the classification. Given Data / Assumptions: Circle → Arc: an arc is a recognized portion of a circle. Hexagon → Angle: a hexagon is composed of six angles (and six sides). Square → Line: the boundary of a square consists of four line segments (sides). Line → Dot: “dot” is an informal term for a point; standard whole–part phrasing is not “line : dot.” Concept / Approach: Match each whole with its conventional geometric part. In school geometry, we describe a line as a straight path with infinite length, typically composed of points in a set-theoretic sense, but we do not label “dot” as a part of a line in the same categorical way we label “arc” as part of a circle or “angle” as part of a polygon. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Circle : Arc → valid whole–part.2) Hexagon : Angle → valid whole–part.3) Square : Line → valid boundary-part (line segments).4) Line : Dot → mismatched; “dot” is not the standard named part used in this context. Verification / Alternative check: Replace “dot” with “point” and reconsider: even then, exam convention prefers “line segment : point (endpoint)” for part relations; “line : dot” remains ill-posed compared to the other precise terms. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They each map a well-known geometric figure to its accepted component. Common Pitfalls: Overthinking with abstract set theory (“a line is a set of points”) can mislead. Stick to elementary-geometry naming conventions. Final Answer: Line : Dot

Question 13

Classification — antonyms vs near-synonyms: Select the pair that is NOT an opposite pair: Day : Night, Up: Down, Across : Along, Small : Large.

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Introduction / Context: Three pairs are classic antonyms (opposites). One pair contains two words that are related but not opposites. The technique is to check whether substituting “not X” meaningfully yields Y. Genuine antonyms usually satisfy this quick negation test; near-synonyms or orthogonal terms do not. Given Data / Assumptions: Day ↔ Night — temporal opposites. Up ↔ Down — directional opposites. Small ↔ Large — size opposites. Across vs Along — prepositions describing traversals with different orientations; not opposites. Concept / Approach: Antonyms negate each other on the same dimension. “Across” typically means from one side to the other (often perpendicular to a reference), whereas “along” means following the length or direction of something (parallel). They describe different directions of motion but are not contrary values of a single scale, and “not across” does not equal “along.” Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Day vs Night → opposite states of a daily cycle.2) Up vs Down → opposite vertical directions.3) Small vs Large → opposite size magnitudes.4) Across vs Along → different spatial relations, not opposites. Verification / Alternative check: Try sentence substitution: “Walk across the road” vs “walk along the road.” The actions differ but one is not the negation of the other. This confirms C is the outlier. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are standard, uncontroversial antonym pairs used in reasoning exams. Common Pitfalls: Treating any two related prepositions as opposites. Many prepositions are orthogonal (neither contrary nor complementary). Final Answer: Across : Along

Question 14

Classification — valid base word + “-ship” vs accidental wordplay: Identify the odd pair: Flag : Flagship, Court : courtship, war : Worship, Friend : Friendship.

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Introduction / Context: This item tests morphological awareness: three pairs correctly show a meaningful word formed by adding the suffix “-ship” to the base. One pair seems similar orthographically but is actually a different word formed by a different process (not base + “-ship”). Spotting the false decomposition is the key. Given Data / Assumptions: Flag → flagship (a lead ship or principal example). Court → courtship (the act of seeking a partner; also wooing behavior). Friend → friendship (state of being friends). war → worship (not “war + ship”; “worship” derives from a different root and is unrelated to “war”). Concept / Approach: Check whether removing “ship” from the right-hand word leaves the exact left-hand base. If yes and the remaining base is semantically connected, the formation is valid. If not (as with “worship”), the pair is a deceptive look-alike rather than true suffixation. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Flagship → “flag” + “ship” → valid morphological formation.2) Courtship → “court” + “ship” → valid.3) Friendship → “friend” + “ship” → valid.4) Worship ≠ “war” + “ship”; removing “ship” yields “wor,” not “war.” Verification / Alternative check: Try dictionary reasoning: “worship” originates from “worth-ship,” historically unrelated to “war.” This confirms that option C is not a simple base + suffix construction, making it the outlier. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They all demonstrate legitimate base + “-ship” morphology, consistent with the intended pattern. Common Pitfalls: Being misled by visual similarity (“war” vs “wor”). Morphology depends on true base forms, not surface resemblance. Final Answer: war : Worship

Question 15

Classification — material → product vs reversed direction: Choose the pair that does NOT follow “material → product”: Gold : Ornaments, Cloth : Garments, Wood : Furniture, Earthen pots : Clay.

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Introduction / Context: This classification theme is “material → finished product.” Three pairs map a raw or base material to items typically made from it. One pair is reversed (product → material), thus breaking the directionality of the relation. Correctly identifying direction is essential for such analogical checks. Given Data / Assumptions: Gold → Ornaments: jewelry is made from gold. Cloth → Garments: clothing is made from cloth/textile. Wood → Furniture: many furniture items are made from wood. Earthen pots → Clay: pots (products) are made from clay (material), i.e., the arrow is reversed. Concept / Approach: Confirm that the left-hand term is the material, and the right-hand term is the product class. If any pair flips this (puts the product first and the material second), it fails the intended mapping and becomes the odd one out. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Check A: material → product (valid).2) Check B: material → product (valid).3) Check C: material → product (valid).4) Check D: product → material (invalid direction), hence the outlier. Verification / Alternative check: Invert D to “Clay : Earthen pots,” which would then align with the material → product pattern. Its need for inversion confirms that D is the mismatched pair as written. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They correctly express material-first, product-second relations and therefore are consistent with the theme. Common Pitfalls: Overlooking relation direction. It is not enough for the two words to be related; the order must match the rule. Final Answer: Earthen pots : Clay

Question 16

Classification — study field vs subject: pick the pair that does NOT share the same “study-of → subject” relation as the rest.

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Introduction / Context: Three pairs show a discipline directly mapped to its subject of study (X = study of Y). One pair instead shows a broad science and one of its sub-branches (whole → part), not the “study-of → subject” pattern. Given Data / Assumptions: Ornithology : Birds → study of birds. Mycology : Fungi → study of fungi. Phycology : Algae → study of algae (spelling corrected from “Algee”). Biology : Botany → botany is a branch of biology, not the “thing” biology studies; biology studies living organisms in general. Concept / Approach: Identify which right-hand term is a “subject” (birds, fungi, algae) versus a “sub-discipline” (botany). The odd pair must be the only whole→part relation. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Classify A, B, D as “study-of → subject”.2) Note C is “field → subfield”.3) Hence “Biology : Botany” is the single mismatch. Verification / Alternative check: Try reversing: “Birds : Ornithology” (subject → study) still fits; “Botany : Biology” is subfield → field, not subject → study. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They all retain the clear study-of mapping. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “any relation” with “the same relation across three pairs.” The test asks for the lone different relation. Final Answer: Biology : Botany

Question 17

Classification — collective nouns: choose the pair that is NOT a standard “animal : collective” match.

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Introduction / Context: Three pairs show conventional animal collectives. One pair uses a crowd term for unruly people, not a standard collective noun for a species. Given Data / Assumptions: Fish : Shoal (or “school”) → standard. Cow : Herd → standard. Sheep : Flock → standard. Man : Mob → “mob” is a disorderly crowd; not a fixed zoological collective like the others. Concept / Approach: Check whether the right-hand word is the recognized collective noun for the left-hand species/class. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Validate A–C as standard pairings.2) Identify D as a human crowd descriptor, not a species collective.3) Therefore D is the odd one. Verification / Alternative check: Lexicon or dictionaries list herd, flock, shoal as conventional collectives; “mob” lacks species specificity. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are textbook examples of collectives. Common Pitfalls: Assuming any group term counts; in reasoning, conventional pairings matter. Final Answer: Man : Mob

Question 18

Classification — product vs material: identify the single pair that is in the reverse direction compared to the others.

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Introduction / Context: Three pairs name a product followed by a typical material it is made from (product → material). One pair flips the direction and lists the material first and the product second. Given Data / Assumptions: Shoe : Leather → product → material. Table : Wood → product → material. Jewellery : Gold → product → material. Iron : Axe → material → product (reversed). Concept / Approach: Normalize direction to “product → material,” then spot the inverted mapping. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) A, C, D follow product → material.2) B presents the inverse relation.3) Hence B is the odd one out. Verification / Alternative check: Rewriting B as “Axe : Iron” would align it to the majority pattern. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They consistently express the same direction of relation. Common Pitfalls: Overthinking “possible materials”; direction, not exclusivity, is the test cue. Final Answer: Iron : Axe

Question 19

Classification — worker and output: choose the pair that does NOT show “worker : thing produced/repaired.”

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Introduction / Context: In three pairs, the left-hand word is a profession and the right-hand word is a concrete product or output of that work. One pair instead ends with a verb (an activity), not the produced item. Given Data / Assumptions: Mason : Wall → builds walls. Cobbler : Shoe → makes/repairs shoes. Farmer : Crop → grows crops. Chef : Cook → “cook” is an action; the object would be “meal/dish/food.” Concept / Approach: Check part-of-speech and concreteness of the right-hand term: product vs action. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) A–C map profession → output.2) D maps profession → activity (verb).3) Therefore D is the odd pair. Verification / Alternative check: Replace “Cook” by “Dish/Meal” and it would fit the pattern; as written, it does not. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They keep the worker→product mapping intact. Common Pitfalls: Accepting any association; the test wants the same relation type across three choices. Final Answer: Chef : Cook

Question 20

Classification — sense and organ mapping: pick the pair that breaks the “action : organ” pattern.

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Introduction / Context: Three pairs map a sensory action to the organ that performs it (action → organ). One pair flips the order to organ → sense, disrupting the shared relation direction. Given Data / Assumptions: See : Eyes → action : organ. Hear : Ears → action : organ. Smell : Nose → action : organ. Tongue : Taste → organ : sense (reversed). Concept / Approach: Normalize all pairs to the same direction (action → organ) and detect the inversion. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) A–C match the pattern.2) D is inverted.3) Hence D is the odd one. Verification / Alternative check: Rewriting D as “Taste : Tongue” would align it with the rest. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They preserve the same mapping direction. Common Pitfalls: Focusing only on correctness; direction consistency is the actual test. Final Answer: Tongue : Taste

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