Question

Find the odd-man-out.

(a) Mould, mushroom, chrysanthemum, spirogyra

(b) Mango, banyan, bengal gram, palmyra.

(c) Grapes, oranges, lemon, hibiscus

(d) Sunflower, banyan, jowar, bajra

(e) Guava, radish, carrots, beetroot.

Answer 1

(a) Chrysenthemum

Solution: Mould, mushroom and spirogyra are non−flowering plants while chrysenthemum is a flowering plant.

(b) Bengal gram

Solution: Mango, banyan and palmyra are trees while bengal gram is a herb.

(c) Grapes

Solution: Oranges, lemon and hibiscus are shrubs while grape is a climber.

(d) Banyan

Solution: Sunflower, jowar and bajra are annuals while banyan is perennial.

(e) Guava

Solution: Radish, carrots and beetroot are biennials while guava is perennial.