SSC CGL (Prelims) Reasoning: Analogy and Classification questions with solutions

Q1. Rearrange the jumbled letters to form meaningful words and find the odd one out: 1. RYPRRABE 2. REWOLF 3. TREA 4. PYLAP

1. REWOLF
2. TREA
3. PYLAP
4. RYPRRABE

Answer: RYPRRABE

REWOLF = flower, TREA = a type of flower? Actually the intended words are FLOWER, TREE, and APPLE? The odd one out is the only jumble that does not form a common flower name. 'RYPRRABE' is intended to be 'BERRY' or another non-flower term, so it is the odd one out.

Q2. Find the odd one out: Circle, Triangle, Square, Pyramid.

1. Triangle
2. Square
3. Circle
4. Pyramid

Answer: Pyramid

Circle, triangle, and square are two-dimensional plane figures. A pyramid is a three-dimensional solid, so it is different from the others.

Q3. Find the odd one out: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, January

1. Monday
2. Tuesday
3. January
4. Friday

Answer: January

Monday, Tuesday, and Friday are all days of the week, whereas January is a month. Therefore, January is the odd one out.

Q4. Which one is the odd one out: Milk, Cheese, Butter, Bread

1. Cheese
2. Milk
3. Bread
4. Butter

Answer: Bread

Milk, cheese, and butter are dairy products, while bread is not. Therefore, bread is the odd one out.

Q5. Find the odd one out: Apple, Mango, Grapes, Potato

1. Apple
2. Mango
3. Grapes
4. Potato

Answer: Potato

Apple, mango, and grapes are fruits, while potato is a vegetable. Therefore, potato is the odd one out.

Q6. Identify the odd one out: Train, Bus, Car, Road

1. Train
2. Bus
3. Car
4. Road

Answer: Road

Train, bus, and car are all means of transport. Road is not a vehicle; it is a path used by vehicles, so it is the odd one out.

Q7. Find the odd one out: Shirt, Socks, Tie, Sandals

1. Shirt
2. Socks
3. Tie
4. Sandals

Answer: Sandals

Shirt, socks, and tie are all clothing accessories or garments, while sandals are footwear. Hence, sandals is the odd one out.

Q8. Identify the odd one out: Rose, Lily, Lotus, Marble

1. Rose
2. Lily
3. Lotus
4. Marble

Answer: Marble

Rose, Lily, and Lotus are all flowers, while Marble is a stone/object. Therefore, Marble is the odd one out.

Q9. Choose the next letter: A, D, G, J, ?

1. L
2. K
3. M
4. N

Answer: M

The sequence advances by 3 letters each step: A, D, G, J. The next letter after J with the same pattern is M.

Q10. Find the odd one out: Knife, Sword, Spoon, Axe

1. Knife
2. Sword
3. Spoon
4. Axe

Answer: Spoon

Knife, sword, and axe are sharp cutting weapons or tools. A spoon is a utensil used for eating, so it is the odd one out.

Q11. Identify the odd one out: Dog, Cat, Monkey, Elephant

1. Dog
2. Cat
3. Monkey
4. Elephant

Answer: Monkey

Dog, cat, and elephant are mammals commonly grouped as land animals, but in such basic odd-one-out questions, monkey stands out as the only primate. Hence it is the odd one out.

Q12. Find the odd one out: Train, Ship, Car, Telescope

1. Ship
2. Telescope
3. Car
4. Train

Answer: Telescope

Train, ship, and car are all means of transport, while a telescope is an optical instrument used for viewing distant objects. Therefore, telescope is the odd one out.

Q13. Identify the odd one out: Banana, Apple, Tomato, Carrot

1. Banana
2. Apple
3. Tomato
4. Carrot

Answer: Carrot

Banana, apple, and tomato are generally grouped as fruits in such classification questions, while carrot is a vegetable. Hence, carrot is the odd one out.

Q14. Complete the series: A4, C6, E8, G10, ?

1. I12
2. H12
3. J12
4. I10

Answer: I12

The letters follow the pattern A, C, E, G, I, increasing by 2 alphabet positions each time. The numbers follow 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, increasing by 2, so the next term is I12.

Q15. Find the odd one out: Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Knife

1. Soap
2. Shampoo
3. Toothpaste
4. Knife

Answer: Knife

Soap, shampoo, and toothpaste are toiletries used for personal hygiene. Knife is a tool used for cutting, so it is the odd one out.

Q16. Find the odd one out: Shirt, Trousers, Skirt, Cupboard

1. Shirt
2. Trousers
3. Skirt
4. Cupboard

Answer: Cupboard

Shirt, trousers, and skirt are all garments. Cupboard is a piece of furniture, so it does not belong to the group.

Q17. Continue the pattern: N3, P6, R9, T12, ?

1. U15
2. V14
3. V15
4. W15

Answer: V15

The letters follow the pattern N, P, R, T, V by skipping one letter each time. The numbers increase as 3, 6, 9, 12, 15. So the next term is V15.

Q18. Find the odd one out: Clock, Calendar, Watch, Mirror

1. Clock
2. Calendar
3. Watch
4. Mirror

Answer: Mirror

Clock, calendar, and watch are all related to time or date. Mirror is different because it is used for reflection, so it is the odd one out.

Q19. Find the odd one out: Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Excel.

1. Facebook
2. Twitter
3. WhatsApp
4. Excel

Answer: Excel

Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp are all communication/social networking platforms. Excel is a spreadsheet application, so it does not belong to the same group.

Q20. What comes next in the pattern: M5, O7, Q9, S11, ?

1. T13
2. U13
3. V13
4. W13

Answer: U13

The letters follow the pattern M, O, Q, S, U, increasing by 2 alphabet positions each time. The numbers follow 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, increasing by 2, so the next term is U13.

Q21. Find the odd one out: Onion, Potato, Carrot, Banana.

1. Onion
2. Potato
3. Carrot
4. Banana

Answer: Banana

Onion, potato, and carrot are vegetables, while banana is a fruit. Therefore, banana is the odd one out.

Q22. What comes next in the sequence: D3, F5, H7, J9, ?

1. L11
2. K11
3. M11
4. N11

Answer: L11

The letters follow D, F, H, J, so the next letter is L. The numbers follow 3, 5, 7, 9, so the next number is 11. Hence the next term is L11.

Q23. Which of the following is different: Chair, Table, Sofa, Television

1. Chair
2. Table
3. Sofa
4. Television

Answer: Television

Chair, table, and sofa are all pieces of furniture. Television is an electronic appliance, so it is the odd one out.

Q24. Find the odd one out: Cricket, Football, Hockey, Blender

1. Cricket
2. Football
3. Hockey
4. Blender

Answer: Blender

Cricket, football, and hockey are all sports. Blender is a household appliance, so it is the odd one out.

Q25. Find the odd one out: Parrot, Pigeon, Eagle, Calculator

1. Parrot
2. Pigeon
3. Eagle
4. Calculator

Answer: Calculator

Parrot, pigeon, and eagle are all birds, while calculator is an electronic device. Therefore, calculator is the odd one out.

Q26. Continue the pattern: A2, D4, G6, J8, ?

1. L10
2. M10
3. N10
4. K10

Answer: M10

The letters progress by 3 positions each time: A, D, G, J, M. The numbers increase by 2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. So the next term is M10.

Q27. Find the odd one out: Laptop, Keyboard, Mouse, Shoes

1. Laptop
2. Keyboard
3. Mouse
4. Shoes

Answer: Shoes

Laptop, keyboard, and mouse are all computer-related items. Shoes do not belong to this group, so they are the odd one out.

Q28. Identify the odd one out: Mobile, Laptop, Tablet, Refrigerator

1. Mobile
2. Laptop
3. Tablet
4. Refrigerator

Answer: Refrigerator

Mobile, laptop, and tablet are portable electronic devices used for communication or computing. Refrigerator is a household appliance, so it is the odd one out.

Q29. Find the odd one out: Sweater, Scarf, Blanket, Fan.

1. Sweater
2. Scarf
3. Blanket
4. Fan

Answer: Fan

Sweater, scarf, and blanket are all used to keep warm. A fan is used for cooling, so it does not belong to the same group.

Q30. Find the odd one out: Battery, Charger, Cable, Pillow

1. Battery
2. Charger
3. Cable
4. Pillow

Answer: Pillow

Battery, charger, and cable are all associated with powering or charging devices. Pillow is unrelated to electronics, so it is the odd one out.

Q31. Find the odd one out: Chair, Sofa, Bench, Hammer

1. Chair
2. Sofa
3. Bench
4. Hammer

Answer: Hammer

Chair, sofa, and bench are all types of furniture used for sitting. Hammer is a hand tool, so it does not belong to the group.

Q32. Find the odd one out: Pen, Pencil, Eraser, Comb

1. Pen
2. Pencil
3. Eraser
4. Comb

Answer: Comb

Pen, pencil, and eraser are stationery items used in writing or drawing. Comb is used for grooming hair, so it is the odd one out.

Q33. Find the odd one out: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Pillow.

1. Keyboard
2. Mouse
3. Monitor
4. Pillow

Answer: Pillow

Keyboard, mouse, and monitor are all computer peripherals. Pillow is a household item used for sleeping, so it does not belong to the group.

Q34. Find the odd one out: Mirror, Glass, Window, Bicycle

1. Mirror
2. Glass
3. Window
4. Bicycle

Answer: Bicycle

Mirror, glass, and window are all associated with glass or reflective/transparent surfaces. Bicycle is a mode of transport and does not belong to that group.

Q35. Which one is different? Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Keyboard

1. Twitter
2. Instagram
3. Facebook
4. Keyboard

Answer: Keyboard

Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook are social media platforms, while Keyboard is a computer input device. Therefore, Keyboard is the odd one out.

Q36. Identify the odd one out: Watch, Clock, Timer, Spoon

1. Watch
2. Clock
3. Timer
4. Spoon

Answer: Spoon

Watch, clock, and timer are all related to timekeeping. Spoon is a utensil and does not belong to that group, so it is the odd one out.

Q37. Identify the odd one out: Car, Bus, Scooter, Pillow

1. Car
2. Bus
3. Scooter
4. Pillow

Answer: Pillow

Car, bus, and scooter are all vehicles used for transportation. A pillow is a household item used for sleeping, so it does not belong to the same group.

Q38. Find the odd one out: Mirror, Glass, Window, Plate

1. Mirror
2. Glass
3. Window
4. Plate

Answer: Plate

Mirror, glass, and window are all related to transparent or reflective surfaces. A plate is different because it is an eating utensil, so it is the odd one out.

Q39. Find the odd one out: Chair, Table, Bed, Radio

1. Chair
2. Table
3. Bed
4. Radio

Answer: Radio

Chair, table, and bed are all furniture items, while radio is an electronic device. Therefore, radio is the odd one out.