Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out. (NOTE: The odd one out is not based on the number of vowels or consonants in the word)
The correct answer is NOPQ.
In the letter clusters GHDV, LMIQ, and STPJ, the alphabetical difference between consecutive letters is constant. Let's analyze:
- GHDV: G (+2) H (+3) D (+3) V
- LMIQ: L (+2) M (+3) I (+3) Q
- STPJ: S (+2) T (+3) P (+3) J
However, in NOPQ, the alphabetical difference between consecutive letters is not consistent. The sequence is:
- NOPQ: N (+1) O (+1) P (+1) Q
Therefore, NOPQ is the odd one out because it does not follow the pattern of a consistent difference of +2 and +3 between consecutive letters as seen in the other three letter clusters. This consistent pattern is the defining characteristic that links GHDV, LMIQ, and STPJ. The solution hinges on identifying and applying this rule to distinguish the outlier. Understanding this underlying pattern is crucial for solving similar analogy-based reasoning questions effectively. The unique pattern of the correct option establishes its deviation from the other three options, highlighting the principle of recognizing consistent relations in solving such word problems. This method emphasizes analytical thinking rather than relying on superficial observations like vowel or consonant counts, as explicitly prohibited in the question's instructions.
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Important Questions from Classification
Directions for the following 3 (three) items : consider the given information and answer the three items that follow.
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are Lecturers from different cities—Hyderabad, Delhi, Shillong, Kanpur, Chennai, Mumbai and Srinagar (not necessarily in the same order) who participated in a conference. Each one of them is specialized in a different subject, viz., Economics, Commerce, History, Sociology, Geography, Mathematics and Statistics (not necessarily in the same order).
Further 1. Lecturer from Kanpur is specialized in Geography
2. Lecturer D is from Shillong
3. Lecturer C from Delhi is specialized in Sociology
4. Lecturer B is specialized in neither History nor Mathematics
5. Lecturer A who is specialized in Economics does not belong to Hyderabad
6. Lecturer F who is specialized in Commerce belongs to Srinagar
7. Lecturer G who is specialized in Statistics belongs to Chennai
Who is specialized in Geography?
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are Lecturers from different cities—Hyderabad, Delhi, Shillong, Kanpur, Chennai, Mumbai and Srinagar (not necessarily in the same order) who participated in a conference. Each one of them is specialized in a different subject, viz., Economics, Commerce, History, Sociology, Geography, Mathematics and Statistics (not necessarily in the same order).
Further 1. Lecturer from Kanpur is specialized in Geography
2. Lecturer D is from Shillong
3. Lecturer C from Delhi is specialized in Sociology
4. Lecturer B is specialized in neither History nor Mathematics
5. Lecturer A who is specialized in Economics does not belong to Hyderabad
6. Lecturer F who is specialized in Commerce belongs to Srinagar
7. Lecturer G who is specialized in Statistics belongs to Chennai
To which city does the Lecturer specialized in Economics belong?
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are Lecturers from different cities—Hyderabad, Delhi, Shillong, Kanpur, Chennai, Mumbai and Srinagar (not necessarily in the same order) who participated in a conference. Each one of them is specialized in a different subject, viz., Economics, Commerce, History, Sociology, Geography, Mathematics and Statistics (not necessarily in the same order).
Further 1. Lecturer from Kanpur is specialized in Geography
2. Lecturer D is from Shillong
3. Lecturer C from Delhi is specialized in Sociology
4. Lecturer B is specialized in neither History nor Mathematics
5. Lecturer A who is specialized in Economics does not belong to Hyderabad
6. Lecturer F who is specialized in Commerce belongs to Srinagar
7. Lecturer G who is specialized in Statistics belongs to Chennai
Who of the following belongs to Hyderabad?
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How many triangles are there in the given figure?
