Find the shared property first

An odd-one-out problem has three members that satisfy one clear property and one that does not. Your task is to identify the common rule, not merely to describe the unusual member. For words, possible properties include category, function, origin or part–whole relation. For numbers, inspect parity, prime status, divisibility, digit pattern, perfect squares and arithmetic relationships. For letter clusters, turn letters into positions and compare gaps. A word can belong to several broad categories, so prefer a property that distinguishes exactly three from one.

Make the rule testable

Suppose the options are 16, 25, 36 and 48. The first three are perfect squares; 48 is not. “48 is larger” fails because 36 is not larger than 48, but that is not a three-member shared property. When words are used, avoid vague reasoning such as “these are familiar objects.” Write a short rule that could be applied to a new item. If it is a letter cluster, check whether the letters rise by equal gaps, whether the middle letter is halfway between its neighbours, or whether the first and last positions sum to a constant.

Counted-category questions

Some classification items ask how many words in a list belong to a named class. Read the class label first, then inspect every item once. Mark a tick only for a genuine member, not a close associate. If the class is musical instruments, a composer and a musical style are not instruments. Count the ticks after the whole list; counting mentally while scanning often causes a skipped or double-counted word. Distinguish a biological category from habitat or use: a whale lives in water but is a mammal.

Avoid accidental exceptions

There can be two plausible rules for a weak item. In this book, use the explanation to see which explicit rule the question intends. When practising without the explanation, test whether your rule makes three members alike and the fourth genuinely different. For numerical choices, calculate before guessing from visual appearance. For clusters, keep an A–Z position strip nearby until shifts become automatic. Review a mistake by stating the property and showing how each of the four choices does or does not meet it.

Practice — 50 questions

Attempt every item before reading the answers below. Figure questions require the printed or on-screen diagram.

1. 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.)
QRS, OPQ, BCE, NOP

A. QRS B. OPQ C. BCE D. NOP

2. 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.)
ADF, FHJ, HJL, CEG

A. ADF B. FHJ C. HJL D. CEG

3. 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.)
QUX, DGJ, EHK, CFI

A. QUX B. DGJ C. EHK D. CFI

4. Three of the following numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Which one does NOT belong?
144, 121, 138, 36

A. 144 B. 121 C. 138 D. 36

5. 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.)
ACE, FHJ, IKM, IKL

A. ACE B. FHJ C. IKM D. IKL

6. Three of the following belong to a group. Which one does NOT belong?
Deer, Dog, Monkey, Mercury

A. Deer B. Dog C. Monkey D. Mercury

7. Three of the following four number-pairs are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which number-pair 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.)
23 : 253, 29 : 319, 8 : 88, 4 : 48

A. 23 : 253 B. 29 : 319 C. 8 : 88 D. 4 : 48

8. 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.)
FIL, GJL, TWZ, SVY

A. FIL B. GJL C. TWZ D. SVY

9. 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.)
ABD, BCE, RSU, QSU

A. ABD B. BCE C. RSU D. QSU

10. 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.)
CR - FP, NF - QD, WF - YD, TD - WB

A. CR - FP B. NF - QD C. WF - YD D. TD - WB

11. 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.)
HKP, EIN, NRW, UYD

A. HKP B. EIN C. NRW D. UYD

12. 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.)
OTZ, YDJ, EJP, YCI

A. OTZ B. YDJ C. EJP D. YCI

13. Three of the following numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Which one does NOT belong?
70, 124, 56, 21

A. 70 B. 124 C. 56 D. 21

14. 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.)
MST, HMN, CHI, SXY

A. MST B. HMN C. CHI D. SXY

15. 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.)
XYZ, BCE, ABD, LMO

A. XYZ B. BCE C. ABD D. LMO

16. 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.)
QB - NG, WJ - TO, TD - QG, BN - YS

A. QB - NG B. WJ - TO C. TD - QG D. BN - YS

17. 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.)
MS - GQ, WE - QC, HC - BE, EA - YY

A. MS - GQ B. WE - QC C. HC - BE D. EA - YY

18. Three of the following numbers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Which one does NOT belong?
11, 108, 5, 23

A. 11 B. 108 C. 5 D. 23

19. 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.)
LTV, SYA, VBD, MSU

A. LTV B. SYA C. VBD D. MSU

20. 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.)
HV - JS, VO - XR, BO - DR, SV - UY

A. HV - JS B. VO - XR C. BO - DR D. SV - UY

21. 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.)
PP - LV, MO - IU, GB - CG, RT - NZ

A. PP - LV B. MO - IU C. GB - CG D. RT - NZ

22. Three of the following four number-pairs are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which number-pair does NOT belong to that group?
62 : 54, 58 : 91, 17 : 56, 72 : 63

A. 62 : 54 B. 58 : 91 C. 17 : 56 D. 72 : 63

23. Three of the following belong to a group. Which one does NOT belong? (both are musical instruments, but note HOW each is played)
Harmonica, Veena, Bagpipe, Saxophone

A. Harmonica B. Veena C. Bagpipe D. Saxophone

24. 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.)
FLP, UAE, TZE, TZD

A. FLP B. UAE C. TZE D. TZD

25. Three of the following belong to a group. Which one does NOT belong? (both are musical instruments, but note HOW each is played)
Cello, Saxophone, Harp, Violin

A. Cello B. Saxophone C. Harp D. Violin

26. How many of the following words belong to the category "Metals"?
Turquoise, Aluminium, Nickel, Platinum, Gold

A. 5 B. 4 C. 0 D. 3

27. Group I: Blacksmith, Farmer, Lawyer
Group II: Watermelon, Pineapple, Mango
Given this grouping, which group does "Potter" belong to?

A. Neither B. Both C. Fruits D. Professions / occupations

28. Group I: Millet, Maize, Barley
Group II: Litchi, Watermelon, Banana
Given this grouping, which group does "Gram" belong to?

A. Both B. Fruits C. Grains / cereals D. Neither

29. How many of the following words belong to the category "Metals"?
Hexagon, Lead, Oval, Square, Circle

A. 3 B. 1 C. 0 D. 2

30. Group I: Kaveri, Sutlej, Brahmaputra
Group II: Diamond, Sapphire, Garnet
Given this grouping, which group does "Emerald" belong to?

A. Both B. Gems / precious stones C. Rivers D. Neither

31. Group I: Kaveri, Tapti, Yamuna
Group II: Oats, Maize, Gram
Given this grouping, which group does "Sorghum" belong to?

A. Grains / cereals B. Rivers C. Both D. Neither

32. Group I: Train, Scooter, Auto-rickshaw
Group II: Opal, Topaz, Ruby
Given this grouping, which group does "Garnet" belong to?

A. Neither B. Gems / precious stones C. Vehicles / transport D. Both

33. How many of the following words belong to the category "Tools"?
Saw, Drill, Chisel, Sickle, Andes

A. 4 B. 5 C. 3 D. 2

34. Group I: Gold, Copper, Platinum
Group II: Sapphire, Topaz, Ruby
Given this grouping, which group does "Tin" belong to?

A. Metals B. Gems / precious stones C. Both D. Neither

35. Group I: Narmada, Godavari, Yamuna
Group II: K2, Annapurna, Alps
Given this grouping, which group does "Ganga" belong to?

A. Mountains B. Both C. Rivers D. Neither

36. How many of the following words belong to the category "Sports"?
Tennis, Kabaddi, Oats, Gram, Millet

A. 3 B. 2 C. 4 D. 1

37. Group I: Grape, Apple, Litchi
Group II: Pumpkin, Radish, Brinjal
Given this grouping, which group does "Watermelon" belong to?

A. Vegetables B. Neither C. Both D. Fruits

38. Group I: Coral, Sapphire, Pearl
Group II: Iron, Platinum, Nickel
Given this grouping, which group does "Gold" belong to?

A. Neither B. Gems / precious stones C. Metals D. Both

39. Group I: Kingfisher, Sparrow, Eagle
Group II: Goat, Camel, Elephant
Given this grouping, which group does "Buffalo" belong to?

A. Both B. Birds C. Neither D. Mammals (domestic/land animals)

40. Group I: Zinc, Copper, Iron
Group II: Opal, Emerald, Diamond
Given this grouping, which group does "Ruby" belong to?

A. Gems / precious stones B. Metals C. Both D. Neither

41. Group I: Dog, Goat, Cow
Group II: Eagle, Woodpecker, Duck
Given this grouping, which group does "Crow" belong to?

A. Neither B. Both C. Mammals (domestic/land animals) D. Birds

42. How many of the following words belong to the category "Vegetables"?
Cabbage, Cauliflower, Mango, Orange, Spinach

A. 5 B. 4 C. 2 D. 3

43. Group I: Orange, Banana, Mango
Group II: Cabbage, Cucumber, Brinjal
Given this grouping, which group does "Pomegranate" belong to?

A. Neither B. Both C. Fruits D. Vegetables

44. How many of the following words belong to the category "Vehicles / transport"?
Scooter, Topaz, Pearl, Car, Opal

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

45. Group I: Opal, Sapphire, Topaz
Group II: Lead, Silver, Zinc
Given this grouping, which group does "Emerald" belong to?

A. Gems / precious stones B. Metals C. Both D. Neither

46. Group I: Deer, Elephant, Cow
Group II: Crow, Parrot, Woodpecker
Given this grouping, which group does "Duck" belong to?

A. Birds B. Neither C. Both D. Mammals (domestic/land animals)

47. How many of the following words belong to the category "Rivers"?
Yamuna, Fuji, Ganga, Andes, Alps

A. 4 B. 3 C. 2 D. 1

48. Group I: Bagpipe, Trombone, Saxophone
Group II: Harp, Sitar, Santoor
Given this grouping, which group does "Sarod" belong to?

A. String instruments B. Neither C. Both D. Wind instruments

49. Group I: Trombone, Trumpet, Shehnai
Group II: Guitar, Harp, Cello
Given this grouping, which group does "Santoor" belong to?

A. Wind instruments B. Neither C. String instruments D. Both

50. Group I: Sitar, Cello, Veena
Group II: Trombone, Saxophone, Shehnai
Given this grouping, which group does "Bagpipe" belong to?

A. Wind instruments B. Both C. String instruments D. Neither

Answers and explanations

After checking the key, explain the rule or diagram transformation to yourself before moving on.

1. C. Internal gaps (counting Z→A as continuing the alphabet): O +1 → P +1 → Q; N +1 → O +1 → P; Q +1 → R +1 → S — each follows (+1, +1). BCE: B +1 → C +2 → E follows (+1, +2), so BCE does not belong.

APRS26-02-01 | Letter classification | Easy

2. A. Internal gaps (counting Z→A as continuing the alphabet): H +2 → J +2 → L; C +2 → E +2 → G; F +2 → H +2 → J — each follows (+2, +2). ADF: A +3 → D +2 → F follows (+3, +2), so ADF does not belong.

APRS26-02-02 | Letter classification | Easy

3. A. Internal gaps (counting Z→A as continuing the alphabet): C +3 → F +3 → I; E +3 → H +3 → K; D +3 → G +3 → J — each follows (+3, +3). QUX: Q +4 → U +3 → X follows (+4, +3), so QUX does not belong.

APRS26-02-03 | Letter classification | Easy

4. C. 121, 36, 144 are all perfect squares. 138 is not a perfect square, so it does not belong.

APRS26-02-04 | Number classification | Easy

5. D. Internal gaps (counting Z→A as continuing the alphabet): F +2 → H +2 → J; A +2 → C +2 → E; I +2 → K +2 → M — each follows (+2, +2). IKL: I +2 → K +1 → L follows (+2, +1), so IKL does not belong.

APRS26-02-05 | Letter classification | Easy

6. D. Monkey, Dog, Deer are all "Mammals (domestic/land animals)". "Mercury" is a "Planets" instead, so it does not belong.

APRS26-02-06 | Word classification | Easy

7. D. Rule shared by three pairs: second = first × 11. Check: 23 → 253, 29 → 319, 8 → 88. For 4 : 48 the rule gives 4 → 44, not 48, so 4 : 48 does not belong.

APRS26-02-07 | Number classification | Easy

8. B. Internal gaps (counting Z→A as continuing the alphabet): F +3 → I +3 → L; T +3 → W +3 → Z; S +3 → V +3 → Y — each follows (+3, +3). GJL: G +3 → J +2 → L follows (+3, +2), so GJL does not belong.

APRS26-02-08 | Letter classification | Easy

9. D. Internal gaps (counting Z→A as continuing the alphabet): B +1 → C +2 → E; A +1 → B +2 → D; R +1 → S +2 → U — each follows (+1, +2). QSU: Q +2 → S +2 → U follows (+2, +2), so QSU does not belong.

APRS26-02-09 | Letter classification | Medium

10. C. In CR - FP, TD - WB, NF - QD the second cluster is the first shifted by (+3, -2) position-wise (e.g. C(3) +3 → F(6), R(18) -2 → P(16)). In WF - YD the shift is (+2, -2) (W(23) +2 → Y(25), F(6) -2 → D(4)), so it does not belong.

APRS26-02-10 | Letter classification | Medium

11. A. Internal gaps (counting Z→A as continuing the alphabet): U +4 → Y +5 → D; N +4 → R +5 → W; E +4 → I +5 → N — each follows (+4, +5). HKP: H +3 → K +5 → P follows (+3, +5), so HKP does not belong.

APRS26-02-11 | Letter classification | Medium

12. D. Internal gaps (counting Z→A as continuing the alphabet): Y +5 → D +6 → J; E +5 → J +6 → P; O +5 → T +6 → Z — each follows (+5, +6). YCI: Y +4 → C +6 → I follows (+4, +6), so YCI does not belong.

APRS26-02-12 | Letter classification | Medium

13. B. 21, 56, 70 are all multiple of 7s. 124 is not a multiple of 7, so it does not belong.

APRS26-02-13 | Number classification | Medium

14. A. Internal gaps (counting Z→A as continuing the alphabet): C +5 → H +1 → I; S +5 → X +1 → Y; H +5 → M +1 → N — each follows (+5, +1). MST: M +6 → S +1 → T follows (+6, +1), so MST does not belong.

APRS26-02-14 | Letter classification | Medium

15. A. Internal gaps (counting Z→A as continuing the alphabet): L +1 → M +2 → O; A +1 → B +2 → D; B +1 → C +2 → E — each follows (+1, +2). XYZ: X +1 → Y +1 → Z follows (+1, +1), so XYZ does not belong.

APRS26-02-15 | Letter classification | Medium

16. C. In BN - YS, WJ - TO, QB - NG the second cluster is the first shifted by (-3, +5) position-wise (e.g. B(2) -3 → Y(25), N(14) +5 → S(19)). In TD - QG the shift is (-3, +3) (T(20) -3 → Q(17), D(4) +3 → G(7)), so it does not belong.

APRS26-02-16 | Letter classification | Medium

17. C. In EA - YY, WE - QC, MS - GQ the second cluster is the first shifted by (-6, -2) position-wise (e.g. E(5) -6 → Y(25), A(1) -2 → Y(25)). In HC - BE the shift is (-6, +2) (H(8) -6 → B(2), C(3) +2 → E(5)), so it does not belong.

APRS26-02-17 | Letter classification | Medium

18. B. 23, 5, 11 are all prime numbers. 108 is not a prime number, so it does not belong.

APRS26-02-18 | Number classification | Medium

19. A. Internal gaps (counting Z→A as continuing the alphabet): S +6 → Y +2 → A; V +6 → B +2 → D; M +6 → S +2 → U — each follows (+6, +2). LTV: L +8 → T +2 → V follows (+8, +2), so LTV does not belong.

APRS26-02-19 | Letter classification | Medium

20. A. In VO - XR, SV - UY, BO - DR the second cluster is the first shifted by (+2, +3) position-wise (e.g. V(22) +2 → X(24), O(15) +3 → R(18)). In HV - JS the shift is (+2, -3) (H(8) +2 → J(10), V(22) -3 → S(19)), so it does not belong.

APRS26-02-20 | Letter classification | Medium

21. C. In RT - NZ, MO - IU, PP - LV the second cluster is the first shifted by (-4, +6) position-wise (e.g. R(18) -4 → N(14), T(20) +6 → Z(26)). In GB - CG the shift is (-4, +5) (G(7) -4 → C(3), B(2) +5 → G(7)), so it does not belong.

APRS26-02-21 | Letter classification | Medium

22. A. Rule shared by three pairs: second = (sum of digits of first) × 7. Check: 17 → 56, 58 → 91, 72 → 63. For 62 : 54 the rule gives 62 → 56, not 54, so 62 : 54 does not belong.

APRS26-02-22 | Number classification | Difficult

23. B. Bagpipe, Saxophone, Harmonica are all "Wind instruments". "Veena" is a "String instruments" instead, so it does not belong.

APRS26-02-23 | Word classification | Difficult

24. C. Internal gaps (counting Z→A as continuing the alphabet): T +6 → Z +4 → D; F +6 → L +4 → P; U +6 → A +4 → E — each follows (+6, +4). TZE: T +6 → Z +5 → E follows (+6, +5), so TZE does not belong.

APRS26-02-24 | Letter classification | Difficult

25. B. Harp, Cello, Violin are all "String instruments". "Saxophone" is a "Wind instruments" instead, so it does not belong.

APRS26-02-25 | Word classification | Difficult

26. B. Among the given words, only Aluminium, Platinum, Gold, Nickel belong to "Metals" (the rest belong to "Colors"). That is 4 words.

APRS26-02-26 | Count in category | Easy

27. D. Group I consists of "Professions / occupations" and Group II consists of "Fruits". "Potter" belongs to the category "Professions / occupations", so it belongs to Group I.

APRS26-02-27 | Group membership | Easy

28. C. Group I consists of "Grains / cereals" and Group II consists of "Fruits". "Gram" belongs to the category "Grains / cereals", so it belongs to Group I.

APRS26-02-28 | Group membership | Easy

29. B. Among the given words, only Lead belongs to "Metals" (the rest belong to "Shapes"). That is 1 word.

APRS26-02-29 | Count in category | Easy

30. B. Group I consists of "Rivers" and Group II consists of "Gems / precious stones". "Emerald" belongs to the category "Gems / precious stones", so it belongs to Group II.

APRS26-02-30 | Group membership | Easy

31. A. Group I consists of "Rivers" and Group II consists of "Grains / cereals". "Sorghum" belongs to the category "Grains / cereals", so it belongs to Group II.

APRS26-02-31 | Group membership | Easy

32. B. Group I consists of "Vehicles / transport" and Group II consists of "Gems / precious stones". "Garnet" belongs to the category "Gems / precious stones", so it belongs to Group II.

APRS26-02-32 | Group membership | Easy

33. A. Among the given words, only Chisel, Drill, Sickle, Saw belong to "Tools" (the rest belong to "Mountains"). That is 4 words.

APRS26-02-33 | Count in category | Easy

34. A. Group I consists of "Metals" and Group II consists of "Gems / precious stones". "Tin" belongs to the category "Metals", so it belongs to Group I.

APRS26-02-34 | Group membership | Medium

35. C. Group I consists of "Rivers" and Group II consists of "Mountains". "Ganga" belongs to the category "Rivers", so it belongs to Group I.

APRS26-02-35 | Group membership | Medium

36. B. Among the given words, only Tennis, Kabaddi belong to "Sports" (the rest belong to "Grains / cereals"). That is 2 words.

APRS26-02-36 | Count in category | Medium

37. D. Group I consists of "Fruits" and Group II consists of "Vegetables". "Watermelon" belongs to the category "Fruits", so it belongs to Group I.

APRS26-02-37 | Group membership | Medium

38. C. Group I consists of "Gems / precious stones" and Group II consists of "Metals". "Gold" belongs to the category "Metals", so it belongs to Group II.

APRS26-02-38 | Group membership | Medium

39. D. Group I consists of "Birds" and Group II consists of "Mammals (domestic/land animals)". "Buffalo" belongs to the category "Mammals (domestic/land animals)", so it belongs to Group II.

APRS26-02-39 | Group membership | Medium

40. A. Group I consists of "Metals" and Group II consists of "Gems / precious stones". "Ruby" belongs to the category "Gems / precious stones", so it belongs to Group II.

APRS26-02-40 | Group membership | Medium

41. D. Group I consists of "Mammals (domestic/land animals)" and Group II consists of "Birds". "Crow" belongs to the category "Birds", so it belongs to Group II.

APRS26-02-41 | Group membership | Medium

42. D. Among the given words, only Spinach, Cauliflower, Cabbage belong to "Vegetables" (the rest belong to "Fruits"). That is 3 words.

APRS26-02-42 | Count in category | Medium

43. C. Group I consists of "Fruits" and Group II consists of "Vegetables". "Pomegranate" belongs to the category "Fruits", so it belongs to Group I.

APRS26-02-43 | Group membership | Medium

44. B. Among the given words, only Car, Scooter belong to "Vehicles / transport" (the rest belong to "Gems / precious stones"). That is 2 words.

APRS26-02-44 | Count in category | Medium

45. A. Group I consists of "Gems / precious stones" and Group II consists of "Metals". "Emerald" belongs to the category "Gems / precious stones", so it belongs to Group I.

APRS26-02-45 | Group membership | Medium

46. A. Group I consists of "Mammals (domestic/land animals)" and Group II consists of "Birds". "Duck" belongs to the category "Birds", so it belongs to Group II.

APRS26-02-46 | Group membership | Medium

47. C. Among the given words, only Yamuna, Ganga belong to "Rivers" (the rest belong to "Mountains"). That is 2 words.

APRS26-02-47 | Count in category | Difficult

48. A. Group I consists of "Wind instruments" and Group II consists of "String instruments". "Sarod" belongs to the category "String instruments", so it belongs to Group II.

APRS26-02-48 | Group membership | Difficult

49. C. Group I consists of "Wind instruments" and Group II consists of "String instruments". "Santoor" belongs to the category "String instruments", so it belongs to Group II.

APRS26-02-49 | Group membership | Difficult

50. A. Group I consists of "String instruments" and Group II consists of "Wind instruments". "Bagpipe" belongs to the category "Wind instruments", so it belongs to Group II.

APRS26-02-50 | Group membership | Difficult