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Circle, Triangle, Cube, Square which is the odd one?

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SSC Stenographer 2025 Question Paper (06-Aug-2025) Shift 2
The correct answer is
Cube

This question asks us to identify the shape that does not belong with the others from the list: Circle, Triangle, Cube, and Square. This is a classic reasoning problem often found in aptitude tests.

Identifying the Odd Shape: Circle, Triangle, Cube, Square

Let's analyze the properties of each given shape:

  • Circle: A 2-dimensional shape defined by all points in a plane that are at a given distance from a given point, the center. It has length and width but no depth.
  • Triangle: A 2-dimensional polygon with three edges and three vertices. It exists on a flat plane and has length and width.
  • Cube: A 3-dimensional solid object bounded by six square faces, with three meeting at each vertex. It has length, width, and depth.
  • Square: A 2-dimensional polygon with four equal sides and four right angles. It exists on a flat plane and has length and width.

Comparing Geometric Dimensions

The key difference among these shapes lies in their dimensions. Most of the shapes listed are two-dimensional (2D), meaning they can be drawn on a flat surface and have only length and width.

Shape Dimensions Type
Circle 2D (Length, Width) Geometric Shape
Triangle 2D (Length, Width) Geometric Shape
Cube 3D (Length, Width, Depth) Solid Object
Square 2D (Length, Width) Geometric Shape

Reasoning for the Odd One Out

As seen from the analysis, Circle, Triangle, and Square are all 2D shapes. They are planar figures. The Cube, however, is a 3-dimensional (3D) object, a solid figure that occupies space and has volume.

Therefore, the Cube is the odd one out because it is the only 3D object in a list predominantly composed of 2D shapes.

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