Odd One Out Quiz

Four years have been given out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different from the rest :

• 2001

• 2003

• 2004

• 2002

Answer explanation

2004 is the only leap year among the options, while 2001, 2002, and 2003 are not. Leap years are divisible by 4, making 2004 different from the rest.

Four number pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number pair that is different from the rest.

• 19: 361

• 23:539

• 28: 784

• 17: 289

Answer explanation

The pair 23:539 is different because 539 is not a perfect square, while 361 (19^2), 784 (28^2), and 289 (17^2) are all perfect squares.

Using the above series determine which number does not belong to the group.

• 83

• 35

• 27

• 81

Answer explanation

The number 27 does not belong to the group because it is the only number that is not a perfect square, while 35, 81, and 83 are either prime or composite numbers that fit a different pattern.

Select that number which is different from given other numbers.

• 157

• 571

• 599

• 387

Answer explanation

The number 387 is different from the others as it is the only one that is not a three-digit number with a '5' or '9'. 157, 571, and 599 all contain either a '5' or '9', making 387 the unique choice.

Select the odd term from the following.

• 0.02

• 0.020

• 2/100

• 0.002

Answer explanation

The term 0.002 is the odd one out because it represents a smaller value than the others. 0.02, 0.020, and 2/100 are equivalent and represent the same value (0.02), while 0.002 equals 0.002.

Four number clusters have been given out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number clusters that is different from the rest.

• 2336

• 1236

• 1113

• 2439

Answer explanation

The number cluster 2336 is different because it contains two different digits (3 and 6) that are not repeated, while the other clusters have repeated digits or a different pattern. Thus, 2336 stands out.

Four numbers have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number that is different from the rest.

• 416

• 749

• 463

• 864

Answer explanation

The number 463 is different because it is the only odd number among the choices. The other numbers, 416, 749, and 864, are even, making 463 the distinct one.

Select the number pair that does NOT belong to the following group.

• (8, 512)

• (9, 719)

• (1, 1)

• (4, 64)

Answer explanation

The pair (9, 719) does not belong because 9 is not a power of 2, while the other pairs represent numbers where the second number is the first number raised to a power (e.g., 8^3 = 512, 4^3 = 64, 1^1 = 1).

Select the odd term from given options.

• 2197

• 441

• 729

• 1331

Answer explanation

441 is the odd term as it is not a perfect cube. 2197 (13^3), 729 (9^3), and 1331 (11^3) are all perfect cubes, while 441 is 21^2, making it the only non-cubic number in the list.

Select the odd term from given options.

• 168

• 176

• 198

• 154

Answer explanation

The number 168 is the only even number that is not a multiple of 8, while 176, 198, and 154 are all even numbers that can be divided by 2 and 8. Thus, 168 is the odd term among the options.