Odd Man Out MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Odd Man Out - Download Free PDF

Key Points

• Sentence 1: "YouTube’s early adoption of user-generated content enabled an unprecedented diversity of videos, attracting creators worldwide." (Introduces a key factor in YouTube's success: user-generated content and creator attraction).
• Sentence 2: "Its recommendation algorithms keep viewers engaged by tailoring suggestions based on viewing history and preferences." (Continues to explain YouTube's success, focusing on viewer engagement through algorithms).
• Sentence 4: "Features such as live streaming, monetization options, and community interaction tools further strengthened its appeal." (Adds more reasons for YouTube's appeal and success, detailing specific features).
• Sentence 5: "YouTube’s accessibility across devices and integration with Google services also contributed to its dominant position." (Provides additional factors contributing to YouTube's success and market dominance).

Additional Information

• Odd Sentence: Sentence 3 - "The platform’s parent company has invested heavily in traditional broadcast media to enhance YouTube’s offerings." This sentence discusses YouTube's parent company's investment in traditional broadcast media. This is a different strategic direction (acquiring or partnering with traditional media) compared to the other sentences, which focus on YouTube's inherent platform features, content strategy (user-generated), and technical aspects (algorithms, accessibility) that led to its success as a digital platform. It introduces an external corporate strategy rather than an internal platform-centric reason for its dominance.

Key Points

• Sentence 1: "The depiction of violence, blood, and gore in movies has long been a subject of intense debate among filmmakers, audiences, and critics." (Introduces the main topic: debate on violence in movies.)
• Sentence 2: "Proponents argue that realistic portrayals can foster emotional engagement and highlight the gravity of serious themes." (Presents one side of the debate: arguments for graphic content.)
• Sentence 3: "Excessive graphic content, however, may desensitize viewers, promote aggression, or alienate more sensitive audience members." (Presents the opposing side of the debate: arguments against graphic content, using "however" as a transition.)
• Sentence 5: "Regulatory bodies and rating systems attempt to balance creative freedom with societal concerns by classifying films appropriately." (Discusses attempts to manage the debate, tying into "societal concerns" raised by the negative effects in sentence 3 and the "creative freedom" implied by proponents in sentence 2.)

Additional Information

• Odd Sentence: Sentence 4 - "Streaming platforms have revolutionized access to diverse content, enabling viewers to choose films that match their comfort levels." This sentence discusses the impact of streaming platforms on content access and viewer choice. While it's related to films, it shifts the focus from the debate about violence itself and its regulation, to a technological development that facilitates content selection, which is a different aspect of the film industry. It doesn't directly contribute to the flow of arguments for or against graphic content or its regulation.

The correct answer is: 4.

Key Points

• Let's analyze the main theme of each sentence:
  • Sentence 1: Introduces the idea that despite companionship, domestic cats pose "significant challenges and potential health risks" to owners and the ecosystem. (Negative aspects)
  • Sentence 2: Details one of these challenges: cats' impact on "bird populations" and "wildlife conservation efforts." (Negative aspect/Ecological challenge)
  • Sentence 3: Explains another challenge/risk: the "feline-borne parasite Toxoplasma gondii," which is a "zoonotic threat" to humans. (Negative aspect/Health risk)
  • Sentence 4: Highlights the "profound psychological benefits of pet ownership," including "reduced stress levels" and "improved cardiovascular health." (Positive aspect/Benefits)
  • Sentence 5: Adds further "practical drawbacks" of cat ownership, such as "property damage" and "litter box management." (Negative aspect/Practical challenges)
• Sentences 1, 2, 3, and 5 consistently focus on the negative aspects, challenges, or risks associated with owning or having domestic cats. They collectively build a coherent argument about the drawbacks of cat ownership.
• Sentence 4, however, deviates from this theme by discussing the positive benefits of pet ownership in general (reduced stress, improved cardiovascular health). This introduces a contrasting idea that does not fit with the overall negative focus of the other four sentences.

Hence, the odd sentence out is 4.

The correct answer is: 3.

Key Points

• Let's analyze the theme of each sentence:
  • Sentence 1: Introduces the idea that prolonged screen exposure negatively impacts neural architecture. (Negative impact)
  • Sentence 2: Provides specific neurological details of the negative impact (altered white matter, reduced cortical thickness). (Negative impact)
  • Sentence 3: Discusses the positive learning opportunities offered by educational apps and digital platforms, contingent on appropriate use. (Positive aspect/Benefit)
  • Sentence 4: Describes the observable manifestations of the neurological restructuring mentioned in Sentence 2, such as difficulties in executive functions and poorer academic performance. (Negative impact/Consequence)
  • Sentence 5: Concludes by stating that these findings (the negative impacts) highlight the need for guidelines to protect neural development. (Call to action based on negative impacts)
• Sentences 1, 2, 4, and 5 consistently focus on the negative impacts of screen time on children's neural development and the implications thereof. They form a coherent paragraph outlining the problem, its specific neurological basis, its observable consequences, and a concluding recommendation.
• Sentence 3, however, introduces a contrasting idea about the benefits of digital platforms when used appropriately. It breaks the logical flow of the other four sentences, which are all centered around the detrimental effects of excessive screen time.

Hence, the odd sentence out is 3.

The odd sentence out is 4.

Key Points 

• Let's analyze the flow and main theme of the sentences:
  • Sentence 1: "Beyond their initial promise of fostering connection, social media platforms have unveiled a complex array of psychological implications for users." This sets the main theme: the psychological impacts of social media on users.
  • Sentence 2: "The perpetual curation of online identities often cultivates a culture of social comparison, intensifying feelings of inadequacy and contributing to heightened anxiety." This elaborates on a specific psychological implication (social comparison, inadequacy, anxiety).
  • Sentence 3: "Furthermore, the algorithmic reinforcement of 'likes' and engagement triggers can subtly reshape neural reward pathways, leading to compulsive usage patterns." This adds another specific psychological implication (compulsive usage, altered neural pathways).
  • Sentence 5: "Consequently, experts are increasingly calling for more nuanced digital literacy education and platform design that prioritizes user well-being over engagement metrics." This acts as a logical conclusion, discussing the consequences of these psychological impacts and suggesting solutions focused on "user well-being."

• Sentence 4: "This incessant digital mediation also raises concerns about data privacy and the potential for targeted manipulation through sophisticated profiling techniques." While related to social media, this sentence shifts the focus from direct psychological implications and user well-being (the theme of sentences 1, 2, 3, and 5) to broader ethical concerns, data handling, and potential misuse of technology. It's a different category of issue compared to the personal psychological effects discussed.

The correct answer is "3"

Key Points

• The 3rd sentence provides the definition of  a "run on sentence" as "an ungrammatical construction in which two or more independent clauses are improperly joined without a conjunction".
• This is unrelated to the required paragraph which tell us about the "difficulty in calculating the exact number of words".
• The sequence for the paragraph is given below :
  • Sentence 1 comes first and informs us that it is challenging to determine the precise quantity of words.
  • Sentence 4 continues with an example, stating that there are reportedly one million insects that have previously been characterised in scientific nomenclature and many more millions that are yet unnamed.
  • Sentence 2 ends the paragraph by stating that the amount might easily double if we added up all of the scientific nomenclature.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

The correct paragraph : 1. It is difficult to calculate the exact number of words. 4. For example, there are apparently one million insects already described in the scientific nomenclature with several million more awaiting description. 2. If we calculate all of scientific nomenclature, this could easily double the figure.

The correct answer is 'More than one of the above​'.

 Key Points

• A planet is generally defined as a celestial body that orbits around a star (the sun in the case of our solar system), is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.
• Mercury is a planet. It's the smallest planet and closest to the sun in our solar system.
• Pluto, once considered the ninth planet of our solar system, was demoted to a dwarf planet status in 2006.
  • The International Astronomical Union (IAU) downgraded the status of Pluto to that of a dwarf planet because it did not meet the three criteria the IAU uses to define a full-sized planet. Therefore, in the current classification, it is not considered a full-fledged planet.
• The Moon is not a planet. It's a satellite, specifically the Earth's only natural satellite.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

All the given names tube light, tube and motor can be found in an electric shop.

The correct answer is 'none of the above'.

The correct answer is: 2) Telescope

 Key Points

• A hospital typically contains a range of medical equipment, staff, functional areas, etc., to provide healthcare services.
• Operation theatres and nurses are fundamental components of a hospital to perform surgeries and patient care.
• However, a telescope, an instrument generally used in astronomy, does not have a place in a hospital's usual offerings.
• Given the question's context concerning objects typically not found in a hospital, a telescope is the most suitable answer.
• An 'Operation theatre' and 'Nurse' are two essential components of a hospital, hence they're not the right answers.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2, 'Telescope'.

The correct answer is: 4) More than one of the above

 Key Points

• Most educational institutions impose certain rules during examinations to protect academic integrity and create a fair testing environment for everyone.
• Items like earphones and mobile phones are typically prohibited in exam settings because they can be used for cheating, such as accessing information not allowed during the test or communicating with others.
• Books may be allowed in some cases — for example, in open book exams — but in most traditional testing scenarios, they're also disallowed to prevent unauthorized referencing of materials.
• Given the question's context, both earphones and mobile phones (and, likely, books in a general setting) are not allowed in examinations, so 'more than one of the above' is the suitable answer.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4, 'More than one of the above'.

The correct answer is: 2) Birds and animals

 Key Points

• Plants are made up of various parts, including roots, stems, leaves, and branches. Each part of a plant has a specific function.
• Birds and animals, on the other hand, are different categories of biological life. They can interact with plants—such as birds nesting in trees or animals feeding on plant matter—but they are not inherent or essential parts of a plant.
• The given sentence asks for what's not a part of a plant specifically, and the clear answer, in this case, would be birds and animals.
• Drawing on basic biology and botany, one can conclude that the right choice here is 'birds and animals'.
• 'Branches' and 'Leaves' are both integral parts of a plant, hence not the correct choices in response to the question.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2, 'Birds and animals'.

Key Points

• The given sentences revolve around the theme of an action performed or a result thereof.
• Option A, "Deforestation causes soil erosion," discusses an environmental process or consequence and does not involve a definitive action performed by an individual.
• Option B, "The magician performed a trick," Option C, "The patient was looked after by the nurse," and Option D, "Karan gave me a book," all refer to actions performed by individuals, thus being similar in certain aspects.
• Now, while options B, C, and D are similar, option A stands out as it refers to an impersonal cause-and-effect occurrence and not an action performed by an individual.
• Considering the above points, Option 2 refers to the sentence "Deforestation causes soil erosion," which is the odd one out as it does not describe an action performed by a person.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• The sentence "The magician performed a trick" (Option 1) depicts an action performed by an individual, thus falling in line with the majority of the given sentences.
• The sentence "The patient was looked after by the nurse" (Option 3) is another example of an action performed by an individual, making it a part of the majority thematic group.
• Similarly, the sentence "Karan gave me a book" (Option 4), illustrating an action performed by a person, fits with the majority of the sentences.
• All these sentences (Options 1, 3, and 4) portray personal actions and are not apt choices for the "odd one out," as they fall under the common theme.

The correct answer is 'More than one of the above'.

 Key Points

• Vegetables are a wide range of plants that humans consume as part of their diet. 
• While in culinary parlance, a tomato is often treated as a vegetable, it is scientifically classified as a fruit.
• Both dragon fruit and strawberry are also fruits, not vegetables.
• Therefore, more than one option listed are not vegetables.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

The correct answer is 'Commode'.

 Key Points

• A kitchen is a place where food is prepared and cooked. It usually contains items related to cooking and storage of food.
• Stoves and utensils are common items found in a kitchen, used in the preparation and cooking of food.
• A commode, on the other hand, is a piece of furniture containing a concealed chamber pot, typically used in a bathroom. So, it is not usually found in a kitchen.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

The correct answer is "Ox"

Key Points

• Nouns that have the same singular and plural form are called "invariable nouns"
• "Sheep", "Deer", "Swine" are invariable nouns and their singular and plural form are the same.
• "Ox" is the only noun that is not alike in its singular and plural form. It is the only odd one out.
• The plural form of 'Ox' is 'Oxen' because some nouns adopt foreign rulings.
• The Foreign Plural nouns have irregular plural forms.
• They often make their plurals according to the rules of the language they were taken from (e.g. Latin or Greek or German).
• Sometimes there is more than one plural form possible or these forms have different meanings.

Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.