SSC CGL Preparation – Day 4 – Page 4

1. Find the odd one out:
A) 121
B) 144
C) 169
D) 225

Answer: B) 144
Explanation: 121 (11²), 169 (13²), 225 (15²) → all are squares of odd numbers. 144 = 12² (even number).

2. Which of the following is the odd one out?
A) Oxygen
B) Nitrogen
C) Carbon
D) Mercury

Answer: D) Mercury
Explanation: Others are gases, Mercury is a liquid metal.

3. Choose the word that doesn’t belong:
A) Rose
B) Lotus
C) Marigold
D) Cabbage

Answer: D) Cabbage
Explanation: Others are flowers; cabbage is a vegetable.

4. Find the odd one out:
A) January
B) March
C) July
D) December

Answer: C) July
Explanation: January, March, December have 31 days and are in quarters 1 & 4; July is Q3 and doesn’t follow that grouping.

5. Identify the odd number:
A) 64
B) 125
C) 216
D) 343

Answer: A) 64
Explanation: 125 (5³), 216 (6³), 343 (7³); 64 = 4³ (doesn’t follow the increasing cube sequence).

6. Which one is different?
A) Pen
B) Pencil
C) Eraser
D) Paper

Answer: C) Eraser
Explanation: Others are used for writing; eraser is used for removing.

7. Choose the odd one:
A) Brother
B) Uncle
C) Sister
D) Mother

Answer: B) Uncle
Explanation: Others are immediate family members; uncle is extended family.

8. Which is the odd one out?
A) Monday
B) Wednesday
C) Sunday
D) Friday

Answer: C) Sunday
Explanation: Sunday is a weekend; others are weekdays.

9. Pick the odd word:
A) Tiger
B) Elephant
C) Dog
D) Lion

Answer: C) Dog
Explanation: Others are wild animals; dog is a domestic animal.

10. Find the odd one out:
A) 2
B) 3
C) 5
D) 9

Answer: D) 9
Explanation: 2, 3, 5 are prime numbers; 9 is not.

SSC CGL Preparation – Day 4