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Find the odd one out from the given alternatives:

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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 Question Paper (25-Sep-2025) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is
Sarojini Naidu

Historical Figures: Odd One Out Analysis

This task requires identifying the individual from the list whose background or primary role significantly differs from the others.

Alternatives Analysis: Roles

We need to understand the main contributions or positions held by each figure:

  • Razia Sultana: Ruled the Delhi Sultanate (13th century). A sovereign monarch.
  • Rani Durgavati: Ruled the Gond kingdom (16th century). A warrior queen.
  • Rani Lakshmi Bai: Ruled the state of Jhansi (19th century). A prominent queen and freedom fighter.
  • Sarojini Naidu: Renowned poet and a leader in India's independence movement. Later served as Governor. Primarily known for literature and activism, not ruling a kingdom directly.

Differentiator Identification: Ruler vs. Non-Ruler

The core distinction among the figures is their primary function:

  • Razia Sultana, Rani Durgavati, and Rani Lakshmi Bai were historically recognized as heads of state or direct rulers of their respective kingdoms/sultanates.
  • Sarojini Naidu, while a significant political figure and administrator, is primarily celebrated for her literary work and role in the independence movement, distinguishing her from the ruling queens.

Conclusion: Odd Figure Identified

Therefore, Sarojini Naidu stands out as the odd one based on the primary nature of her historical significance compared to the others being direct rulers.

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