Question

Given below are two sets with four terms each. In each set, a term is an odd one and cannot be grouped in the same category to which the other three belong. Identify the odd one in each set and name the category to which the remaining three belong.

(ii) Sneezing, coughing, blinking, typing

Answer 1

Odd term: Typing

1. It is performed by the part of the forebrain i.e. cerebrum
2. The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and is responsible for memory, intelligence, touch, taste, etc.
3. So, in typing intelligence and touch both are involved so it is the function of the cerebrum.

Category of other three terms: Functions performed by Medulla Oblongata.

1. It is the extension of the spinal cord and is present at the base of the brain
2. It controls the reflex center and all sneezing, coughing, and blinking are reflex actions.

The odd term is typing performed by the cerebrum and the category of the other terms is “functions performed by Medulla Oblongata”.