SSC CGL Reasoning – Classification / Odd One Out – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level

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SSC CGL Reasoning – Classification / Odd One Out – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level – 11 questions, subject: General Intelligence & Reasoning. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Odd one outFind the odd one out: Marigold, Lily, Orchid, Papaya

Correct Answer: A [Papaya]

Explanation:

Category: marigold, lily and orchid are flowers; papaya is a fruit.

2.  
Odd one outFind the odd one out: Puma, Lynx, Jaguar, Jackal

Correct Answer: D [Jackal]

Explanation:

Family: puma, lynx and jaguar belong to the cat family; the jackal belongs to the dog family.

3.  
Odd one outFind the odd one out: Circle, Rhombus, Hexagon, Sphere

Correct Answer: B [Sphere]

Explanation:

Dimension: circle, rhombus and hexagon are flat (2-D) figures; a sphere is a solid (3-D).

4.  
Odd one outFind the odd number: 89, 49, 83, 61

Correct Answer: C [49]

Explanation:

Prime Pocket: 89, 83 and 61 are not divisible by 2, 3, 5 or 7, so they are prime; 49 = 7 × 7.

5.  
Odd one outFind the odd number: 27, 512, 729, 16

Correct Answer: B [16]

Explanation:

27 = 3³, 512 = 8³, 729 = 9³; 16 is not a cube (it is 4²).

6.  
Odd one outFind the odd letter group: CEG, KMO, QSU, PRU

Correct Answer: D [PRU]

Explanation:

Positions C3 E5 G7, K11 M13 O15, Q17 S19 U21 → gaps +2, +2; P16 R18 U21 → +2, +3.

7.  
Odd one outFind the odd pair of letters: DW, GT, KP, NL

Correct Answer: A [NL]

Explanation:

D–W, G–T, K–P are opposite letters (sum 27); N(14) + L(12) = 26.

8.  
Odd one outFind the odd one out: Helium, Neon, Argon, Ammonia

Correct Answer: C [Ammonia]

Explanation:

Kind of matter: helium, neon and argon are elements (noble gases); ammonia is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH₃).

9.  
Odd one outFind the odd one out: Eye, Skin, Ear, Lungs

Correct Answer: D [Lungs]

Explanation:

Function: eye, skin and ear are sense organs (sight, touch, hearing); the lungs are for breathing.

10.  
Odd one outFind the odd number: 112, 176, 133, 119

Correct Answer: B [176]

Explanation:

112 = 7 × 16, 133 = 7 × 19, 119 = 7 × 17; 176 = 7 × 25 + 1 is not a multiple of 7.

11.  
Statement-basedIron, Copper, Aluminium, Brass – which statement correctly gives the odd one and the reason?

Correct Answer: A [Brass – it is an alloy, the others are metallic elements]

Explanation:

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc; iron, copper and aluminium are elements (all three conduct electricity).

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