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1. Three of the following four numbers A. Photocopier

are alike in a certain way and one is B. Microwave
different. Pick the number that is different C. Scanner
from the rest. D. Printer
A. 193 Ans. B
B. 171 Sol.
C. 173 Except Microwave, all are used for
D. 191 photocopy. Microwave is used for
Ans. B cooking.
Sol. Hence, the correct answer is option B.
All numbers are prime numbers except
171 that is divisible by 3. 5. Three of the following four letter-
Hence, option B is the correct answer. clusters are alike in a certain way and one
is different.
2. Three of the following four words are A. PSVY
alike in a certain way and one is different. B. CFJM
Pick the off word out C. KNQT
A. Political Science D. SVYB
B. Biology Ans. B
C. History Sol.
D. Sociology
Ans. B
Sol. Political Science, History and
sociology are the part of social science.
But biology is the study of living
organism.
Hence, option (B) is the correct answer.

3. Three of the following four letter- Hence, the correct answer is option B.
clusters are alike in a certain way and one
is different. 6. Three of the following four numbers
Pick the odd one out. are alike in a certain way and one is
A. XBFJ different. Pick the number that is different
B. HLPT from the rest.
C. DHLP A. 317
D. CGKQ B. 319
Ans. D C. 349
Sol. D. 347
+4 +4 +4 Ans. B
XBFJ Sol.
+4 +4 +4 Except 319, all are the member of prime
DHLP number series.
+4 +4 +4 319=11*29
HLPT Hence, the correct answer is option B.
In option ‘D’ the above pattern is not
followed 7. Three of the following four numbers
CGKQ are alike in a certain way and one is
+4 +4 +6 different. Pick the number that is different
Hence, option (D) is the correct answer. from the rest.
A. 99
4. Three of the following four words are B. 97
alike in a certain way and one is different. C. 89
Pick the off word out. D. 83
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Sol. 11. Three of the following four letter-

Except 99, all belong to prime number cluster are alike in a certain way and one
series. is different. Pick the odd one out.
Hence, the correct answer is option A. A. HSKPM
B. PKSHV
8. Three of the following four numbers C. DWGTJ
are alike in a certain way and one is D. JQMNP
different. Pick the number that is different Ans. A
from the rest. Sol.
A. 277 The alphabetical orders of HSKPM = 8+
B. 239 19+ 11+ 16+ 13=67=odd number
C. 233 The alphabetical orders of PKSHV = 16+
D. 253 11+ 19+ 8+ 22=76=even number
Ans. D The alphabetical orders of DWGTJ = 4+
Sol. 23+ 7+ 20+ 10=64=even number
Except option (a), all are the prime The alphabetical orders of JQMNP = 10+
number series. 17+ 13+ 14+ 16 =70=even number
253=11*23 Hence, the correct answer is option A.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.
12. In the following question, select the
9. Three of the following four words are odd word from the given alternatives.
alike in a certain way and one is different. A. Spades Card
Find the odd one out. B. Club Card
A. Bray C. Diamond Card
B. Hoot D. Black Card
C. Amble Ans. D
D. Roar Sol.
Ans. C In the Playing Card Game,
Sol. Number of Spades Card=13
Except Amble, all are the sounds Number of Club Card=13
produced by different animals. Amble Number of Diamond Card=13
means to walk slowly. Number of Black Card=26
Hence, the correct answer is option C. Hence, option D is correct answer.

10. In the following question, select 13. In the following question, select the
the odd word from the given odd word from the given alternatives.
alternatives. A. Lungs
A. Projector B. Nose
B. Light Pen C. Heart
C. CRT D. Kidney
D. Speaker Ans. B
Ans. B Sol. All are internal organs except Nose.
Sol. Hence, the correct option is B.
In this question, we show that –
Option B (Light Pen) is the input device 14. In the following question, four groups
and rest option A (Projector), option C of three numbers are given. In each
(CRT) and option D (Speaker) are the group the second and third number are
output devices. related to the first number by a
So Light Pen is different from others. Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar
Hence, option A is the correct answer. basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select
the odd one out from the given
alternatives
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B. (142, 137, 133) 18. In the following question, select the

C. (197, 193, 189) odd letter/letters from the given
D. (162, 158, 154 alternatives.
Ans. B A. RTVX
Sol. There is subsequent decrement of ‘4’ B. GIKM
in all the groups except (142, 137, C. DFIK
133). D. LNPR
Hence, the correct option is B. Ans. C
Sol.
15. In the following question, select the
related number pair from the given
alternatives.
18 : 11 :: ? : ? R + 2 = T, T + 2 = V, V + 2 = X
A. 33:29 G + 2 = I, I + 2 = K, K + 2 = M
B. 36:29 D + 2 = F, F + 2 ≠ I, I + 2 = K
C. 41:33 L + 2 = N, N + 2 = P, P + 2 = R
D. 49:41 Hence, the correct option is C
Ans. B
Sol. 18 – 11 = 7 19. In the following question, select the
36 – 29 = 7 figure which is different from the other
Hence, the correct option is B three figures.

16. In the following question, select the

odd letter group from the given A.
alternatives.
A. HIJKL
B. TRMNL
C. EFGHI B.
D. KLMNO
Ans. B
Sol. Except the letter group (TRMNL)
C.
given as option B, in all others the letter
group consists of consecutive alphabets
as per English alphabetical series.
Hence, option B is the correct response. D.

17. In the following question, select the Ans. D

odd number pair from the given Sol. The figure turns 90o anticlockwise in
alternatives. every subsequent figure. But Figure (D)
A. 73-87 does not follow this rule as figure in the
B. 49-63 middle is wrongly directed.
C. 65-79 Trick: Draw the figure on a paper and
D. 43-69 rotate the paper 90o anticlockwise. You
Ans. D will find all the option figures in
Sol. In each of the number pairs except subsequent rotations except option D.
for option D, the second number is 14 Hence, the correct option is D.
more than the first.
73-87 = 14 20. Select the option that is related to the
49-63 = 14 third letter-cluster in the same way as the
65-79 = 14 second letter-cluster is related to the first
43-69 = 26 letter-cluster.
Hence, option D is different from others. QDUJ : VIZO:: LPAR : ?
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B. RUFW 23. In the following question, select the

C. PUFY odd word from the given alternatives.
D. QUFW A. Eagle
Ans. D B. Fluff
Sol. C. Legal
As, D. Motor
Ans. D
Sol.
All except ‘Motor’ are starting as well as
Similarly, ending with the same letter.
Hence, option D is correct answer.

24. In the following question, select the

Hence, the correct answer is option D. odd letter group from the given
alternatives.
21. Direction: Identify the figure which A. TZNI
best represents the relationship among B. DXHL
Tree, Plant, and House. C. ZBRT
D. VTFN
A. Ans. A
Sol.
option A
T-20
B. Z-26
N-14
I-9
option B
C.
D-4
X-24
H-8
D. L-12
option C
Ans. C Z-26
Sol. All trees are plants and House is B-2
different. R-18
T-20
option D
V-22
T-20
F-6
N-14
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
Except option A In all other groups, all the
letters occupy the even position in English
22. In the following question, select the
alphabetical series.
odd word from the given alternatives.
Hence, option A is correct answer.
A. India
B. North America
25. In the following question, select the
C. Europe
odd word from the given alternatives.
D. Australia
A. Beans
Ans. A
B. Wheat
Sol.
C. Potato
All except ‘India’ are continents. While,
D. Cotton
‘India’ is a sub-continent.
Ans. D
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Sol. Hence,option D is correct answer.

All except ‘Cotton’ are food crops while
‘Cotton’ is a cash crop. 30. In the following question, select the
Hence, option D is correct answer. odd word from the given alternatives.
A. Furthermore
26. In the following question, select B. Finally
the odd number from the given C. Besides
alternatives. D. Together
A. 38 Ans. D
B. 21 Sol.
C. 35 Transition words -Transitions are words
D. 28 and phrases that provide a connection
Ans. A between ideas, sentences, and
Sol. paragraphs
Logic: All except ‘38’ is divisible by 7 . All except ‘Together’ are the transition
Hence, option A is correct answer. words.
Hence, option D is correct answer.
27. In the following question, select the
odd number pair from the given 31. In the following question, select the
alternatives. odd word from the given alternatives.
A. 16-12 A. Bass
B. 32-06 B. Phobia
C. 22-14 C. Lead
D. 24-08 D. Wound
Ans. C Ans. B
Sol. Sol.
In all the other groups, the product of Homographic words - Homographs are
both the numbers is 192. words that are spelled the same but have
Hence, option C is correct answer. different meanings
All except ‘Phobia’ are the homographic
28. In the following question, select the words.
odd number from the given alternatives. Hence, option B is correct answer.
A. 4268
B. 2682 32. Find the odd one out.
C. 8284 A. (32, 96, 48)
D. 2834 B. (16, 144, 36)
Ans. D C. (36, 142, 48)
Sol. D. (12, 84, 28)
In all the other number, all the digits are Ans. C
even. Sol.
Hence, option D is correct answer. In all the pair except (36, 142, 48), the
middle number is the LCM of first and last
29. In the following question, select number.
the odd word pair from the given
alternatives. 33. Find the odd one out.
A. Teacher: Student A. Roar
B. Police: Criminal B. Growl
C. Doctor: Patient C. Shout
D. Judge: Lawyer D. Chirp
Ans. D Ans. C
Sol. Sol.
Clearly, ‘Judge: Lawyer’ doesn’t bear the All except ‘Shout’ are the voices of
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34. In the following question, select the D. 4842

odd word from the given alternatives. Ans. B
A. Lion Sol.
B. Wolf All except 7261 are exactly divisible by 3.
C. White Stork Hence, option B is the correct response.
D. Cow
Ans. C 38. Three of the following four words are
Sol. alike in a certain way and one is different.
All others are the national animals of Pick the odd word out.
different countries while ‘White Stork’ is a A. Bag
national bird of Poland. B. Suitcase
The (Lion) is the national animal of C. Purse
Bulgaria. D. Carpet
The (wolf) is the national animal of Ans. D
Estonia. Sol.
The (cow) is the national animal of Nepal. Carpet is a floor covering mat while all
Hence, option C is the correct answer. others are luggage items.
Hence, option D is correct.
35. In the following question, select the
odd word pair from the given 39. Three of the following four numbers
alternatives. are alike in a certain way and one is
A. Achromatopsia: Lungs different. Pick the number that is different
B. Myopia: Eyes from the rest.
C. Polycystic: Kidney A. 83115
D. Cardiomyopathy: Heart B. 54215
Ans. A C. 43217
Sol. D. 12347
In all the other pairs, the first one is the Ans. A
decease related to the second one. Sol.
Hence, option A is correct answer. Here, the pattern is:
5+4+2+1+5 = 17
36. In the following question, select the 4+3+2+1+7 = 17
odd number from the given alternatives. 1+2+3+4+7 = 17
A. 31 But,
B. 80 8+3+1+1+5 = 18
C. 26 Hence, the correct response is A.
D. 8
Ans. A 40. Three of the following four words are
Sol. alike in a certain way and one is different.
All other numbers can be expressed as a Pick the odd word out.
power of 3 minus 1. A. Germany
34 = 81 = 81 - 1 = 80 B. Singapore
33 = 27 = 27 -1 = 26 C. Austria
32 = 9 = 9 - 1 = 8 D. Italy
Hence, option A is correct answer. Ans. B
Sol.
37. Three of the following four numbers Here except Singapore, all other are
are alike in a certain way and one is countries but Singapore is a city.
different. Pick the number that is different Hence, the correct response is B.
from the rest.
A. 2421 41. In the following question, select the
B. 7261 odd word from the given alternatives.
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B. Reticent A. 36 – 64 - 100
C. Audacious B. 49 – 81 - 121
D. Gallant C. 4 – 16 - 36
Ans. B D. 144 – 196 - 256
Sol. Ans. B
Valiant means possessing or showing Sol.
courage. Except for option B all are the consecutive
Reticent means reserved. even numbers square. In option B
Audacious means showing a willingness Consecutive odd number square.
to take surprisingly bold risks. A- 6^2 – 8^2 – 10^2
Gallant means brave. B- 7^2 – 9^2 – 11^2(consecutive odd
So, the word ‘Reticent’ shows different numbers)
meaning while rest are synonyms to each C- 2^2 – 4^2 – 6^2
other. D- 12^2 – 14^2 – 16^2
Hence, option (B) is odd one out. Hence, option B is the correct answer.

42. In the following question, select the 45. In the following question, select the
odd word from the given alternatives. odd word from the given alternatives.
A. Seismology A. Lavani
B. Richter scale B. Bihu
C. Crater C. Jhumar
D. Plate tectonics D. Ballet
Ans. C Ans. D
Sol. Sol.
Except crater, all other are the terms All except ballet are folk dances.
associated with earthquake. Option D is different.
Hence, option (C) is odd one out.
46. In the following question, select the
43. Four number-pair have been odd word from the given alternatives.
given, out of which three are alike in A. Vulture
some manner and one is different. B. Rhea
Select the number-pair that is C. Emu
different from the rest. D. Kakapo
A. 21 : 437 Ans. A
B. 33 : 1085 Sol.
C. 11 : 118 All except Vulture are flightless birds.
D. 35 : 1221 Option A is correct.
Ans. C
Sol. 47. In the following question, select
In the above question all follow the same the odd word from the given
logic except C alternatives.
Logic: A. Pertussis
(1st number)^2-4=2nd number B. Meningitis
A) (21)^2=441, 441-4=437 C. Hysteria
B) (33)^2=1089, 1089-4=1085 D. Tuberculosis
C) (11)^2=121, 121-4=117 Ans. C
D) (35)^2=1225, 1225-4=1221 Sol.
Hence, option C is the correct answer. All except Hysteria are contagious
diseases.
44. Four groups of number have been Hence, option C is the correct answer.
given, out of which three are alike in
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48. Three of the following four words are Sol.

alike in a certain way and one is different. Except for number 121, all other numbers
Pick the odd word out. is squares of even numbers and odd
A. Kiwi numbers but 121 is a square of prime
B. Eagle number.
C. Vulture Hence, option B is the correct answer.
D. Goose
Ans. A 52. Three of the following four numbers
Sol. are alike in a certain way and one is
Except Kiwi, all are different kind of birds’ different. Pick the number that is different
name. Kiwi is a fruit. from the rest.
So here Kiwi is an odd word. A. 7815
Hence, option A is the correct answer. B. 6915
C. 8715
49. Three of the following four words are D. 8915
alike in a certain way and one is different. Ans. D
Pick the odd word out. Sol.
A. Disaster A. 7 + 8 + 1 + 5 = 21
B. Storm B. 6 + 9 + 1 + 5 = 21
C. Cyclone C. 8 + 7 + 1 + 5 = 21
D. Flood D. 8 + 9 + 1 + 5 = 23
Ans. A Option D is odd one out.
Sol.
Strom, Cyclone and Flood are the types 53. Three of the following four letter-
of disaster and thus disaster is different. clusters are alike in a certain way and one
Hence, option A is the correct answer. is different. Pick the odd one out.
A. DGL
50. Three of the following four letter- B. BFJ
clusters are alike in a certain way and one C. KOS
is different. Pick the odd one out. D. MQU
A. CGK Ans. A
B. LPT Sol.
C. BFM
D. NRV
Ans. C
Sol.
The pattern is:
C (+4) = G, G (+4) = K.
L (+4) = P, P (+4) = T.
N (+4) = R, R (+4) = V.
But,
Hence, option A is the correct answer.
B (+4) = F, F (+7) = M (odd one)
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
54. Three of the following four letter-
clusters are alike in a certain way and one
51. Three of the following four numbers
is different. Pick the odd one out.
are alike in a certain way and one is
A. OQTX
different. Pick the number that is different
B. EGJN
from the rest.
C. IKNQ
A. 16
D. ACFJ
B. 121
Ans. C
C. 100
Sol.
D. 81
The series is:
Ans. B
O(+2) = Q, Q(+3) = T, T(+4) = X

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E(+2) = G, G(+3) = J, J(+4) = N All except ‘Feta’ are Greek alphabets i.e.,
A(+2) = C, C(+3) = F, F(+4) = J alpha (α), beta (β), Omega (ω) but 'Feta'
But, is brined curd.
I(+2) = K, K(+3) = N, N(+3) = Q Hence, option D is odd one out.
Hence, the correct response is option C.
57. Four words have been given, out of
55. Three of the following four words are which three are alike in some manner and
alike in a certain way and a different is one is different. Select the odd wor
Choose that different word. D.
A. Nozzle A. Polio
B. Pitch B. Measles
C. Skating ring C. Schizophrenia
D. Arena D. Rabies
Ans. A Ans. C
Sol. Sol.
Except Nozzle, all other three places are Except for option (C), rest other is same.
used to play different type of sports. But Schizophrenia is a brain disorder in
Nozzle is a cylindrical or round spout at which a person faces difficulty to
the end of a pipe. distinguish between what is real and
Hence, the correct response is option A. unreal, the exact cause of Schizophrenia
is not known. While the rest three disease
56. In the following question, select the are caused by virus.
odd word from the given alternatives. Polio – It is caused by Poliovirus.
A. Omega Measles – It is caused by Measles
B. Alpha morbillivirus.
C. Beta Rabies – It is caused by Rabies virus.
D. Feta Hence, the correct response is option C.
Ans. D
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