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22 questions with worked solutions.
Q1. Find the odd one out: Pen, Pencil, Eraser, Spoon
Answer: Spoon
Pen, pencil, and eraser are stationery items used for writing or correcting writing. Spoon is a utensil used for eating, so it is the odd one out.
Q2. Select the odd word: Hen, Duck, Parrot, Bat
Answer: Bat
Hen, duck, and parrot are birds, while bat is a mammal. Therefore, bat is the odd one out.
Q3. Find the odd one out: Rose, Lotus, Marigold, Neem.
Answer: Neem
Rose, Lotus, and Marigold are flowers, while Neem is a tree. Therefore, Neem is the odd one out.
Q4. Which of the following is different from the rest: Eagle, Pigeon, Parrot, Ostrich?
Answer: Ostrich
Eagle, pigeon, and parrot are flying birds, while ostrich is a flightless bird. So ostrich is different from the rest.
Q5. Select the odd word: Tiger, Lion, Bear, Whale.
Answer: Whale
Tiger, lion, and bear are land animals, while whale is an aquatic animal. Therefore, whale is the odd one out.
Q6. Select the odd one out: Pen, Pencil, Eraser, Table.
Answer: Table
Pen, pencil, and eraser are all stationery items used in writing or correcting written work. Table is a piece of furniture, so it does not belong to the group.
Q7. Find the odd one out: Dog, Cat, Cow, Crow
Answer: Crow
Dog, cat, and cow are mammals, whereas crow is a bird. Therefore, crow is the odd one out.
Q8. Find the odd one out: Onion, Garlic, Carrot, Ginger.
Answer: Carrot
Onion, garlic, and ginger are commonly grouped as spices/condiments and are bulb/rhizome-based plant parts. Carrot is different because it is a root vegetable eaten as a regular vegetable.
Q9. Find the odd one out: Banana, Apple, Cucumber, Orange.
Answer: Cucumber
Banana, apple, and orange are fruits. Cucumber is generally classified as a vegetable, so it is the odd one out.
Q10. Identify the odd one out: Eagle, Crow, Owl, Lizard
Answer: Lizard
Eagle, crow, and owl are all birds. Lizard is a reptile, so it is the odd one out.
Q11. Which does not belong: Frog, Crocodile, Lizard, Whale
Answer: Whale
Frog, crocodile, and lizard are cold-blooded animals, while whale is a warm-blooded mammal. Whale is the odd one out because it is the only aquatic mammal among the options.
Q12. Identify the odd one out: Notebook, Pen, Eraser, Mirror.
Answer: Mirror
Notebook, pen, and eraser are all stationery items used in writing or study. Mirror is a reflective object used for seeing one's image, so it does not belong to the group.
Q13. Identify the odd one out: Bed, Pillow, Blanket, Spoon
Answer: Spoon
Bed, pillow, and blanket are all associated with sleeping. Spoon is a utensil used for eating, so it is the odd one out.
Q14. Which of the following is the odd one out?
Answer: Chalk
Knife, fork, and spoon are all eating utensils used at the table. Chalk is used for writing on a board, so it does not belong to the same group.
Q15. Which of the following is different? Shoes, Slippers, Sandals, Helmet
Answer: Helmet
Shoes, slippers, and sandals are all types of footwear. A helmet is worn on the head, so it is the odd one out.
Q16. Find the odd one out: Fan, Cooler, AC, Knife
Answer: Knife
Fan, cooler, and AC are all devices used for cooling or air circulation. A knife is a cutting tool, so it does not belong to the group.
Q17. Find the odd one out: Bed, Chair, Table, Orange.
Answer: Orange
Bed, chair, and table are all pieces of furniture. Orange is a fruit, so it does not belong to the same group.
Q18. Which one is different? Fan, Bulb, AC, Spoon
Answer: Spoon
Fan, bulb, and AC are electrical appliances, while a spoon is a utensil. Therefore, spoon is the odd one out.
Q19. Find the odd one out: Banana, Apple, Mango, Stone.
Answer: Stone
Banana, Apple, and Mango are all fruits. Stone is not a fruit, so it is the odd one out.
Q20. Find the odd one out: Pen, Pencil, Brush, Blanket
Answer: Blanket
Pen, pencil, and brush are all tools used for writing or drawing. Blanket is a household item and does not belong to the group.
Q21. Identify the odd one out: Fork, Spoon, Knife, Towel
Answer: Towel
Fork, spoon, and knife are all eating utensils, while a towel is not. Therefore, towel is the odd one out.
Q22. Find the odd one out: Screwdriver, Wrench, Hammer, Notebook.
Answer: Notebook
Screwdriver, wrench, and hammer are all tools used for manual work. Notebook is a stationery item used for writing, so it does not belong to the same group.