(Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)
Alphabetical Order Pattern Analysis
The task is to find the letter-cluster pair that differs from the others based on a specific alphabetical relationship. Three pairs share a common pattern, and one does not.
Determining the Letter Shift Pattern
We examine the shift in alphabetical position between the first letter of each cluster and the second cluster's first letter, and similarly for the second letters.
| Option | Pair | Cluster 1 (Letters & Pos) | Cluster 2 (Letters & Pos) | First Letter Shift | Second Letter Shift | Pattern Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JA - GK | J(10), A(1) | G(7), K(11) | $10 \rightarrow 7$ ($-3$) | $1 \rightarrow 11$ ($+10$) | Yes |
| 2 | LC - IN | L(12), C(3) | I(9), N(14) | $12 \rightarrow 9$ ($-3$) | $3 \rightarrow 14$ ($+11$) | No |
| 3 | PG - MQ | P(16), G(7) | M(13), Q(17) | $16 \rightarrow 13$ ($-3$) | $7 \rightarrow 17$ ($+10$) | Yes |
| 4 | NE - KO | N(14), E(5) | K(11), O(15) | $14 \rightarrow 11$ ($-3$) | $5 \rightarrow 15$ ($+10$) | Yes |
Consistent Pattern Application
The analysis reveals that pairs 1, 3, and 4 consistently follow this rule:
- The first letter of the first cluster shifts backward by 3 positions to become the first letter of the second cluster. (e.g., $J(10) - 3 = G(7)$)
- The second letter of the first cluster shifts forward by 10 positions to become the second letter of the second cluster. (e.g., $A(1) + 10 = K(11)$)
Non-conforming Pair Identification
Pair 2 (LC - IN) does not adhere to this rule. While the first letter L shifts correctly ($12 - 3 = 9$, which is I), the second letter C shifts by $+11$ positions ($3 + 11 = 14$, which is N), instead of the required $+10$ positions.
Conclusion: The Non-conforming Pair
Since the pair LC - IN breaks the established pattern of a $-3$ shift for the first letter and a $+10$ shift for the second letter, it is the odd one out.
Similar Questions
- Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-cluster pairs are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster pair DOES NOT belong to that group?
(Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.) - Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster DOES NOT belong to that group?
(Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.) - Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster DOES NOT belong to that group?
(Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.) - Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster DOES NOT belong to that group?
(Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.) - Given below are four numbers, of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Choose the odd one.
- Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd one.
- Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd one.
- Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd one.
- Out of the four vegetables listed, three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd one.
- Given below are four numbers, three of which are alike in some manner and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
Important Questions from Classification
In the following question, four number pairs are given. In each pair the number on left side of (-) is related to the number of the right side of (-) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three pairs are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation.
Select the odd one out from the given alternatives. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 - Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does NOT belong to that group?
(Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.)Three of the following numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
The following contains two pairs of words which are related to each other in a certain way. Three of the following four word-pairs are alike as these have the same relationship and thus form a group. Which word-pair does NOT belong to that group?
(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be grouped based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)Three of the following four options are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does NOT belong to that group?
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g., 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
