Question

Identify the odd word out and say why it is the odd one?

a. Pneumonia, diphtheria, chicken pox, cholera.

b. Lactobacilli, Rhizobia, Yeast, Clostridia.

c. Root rot, Rust (tambera), Rubella, Mozaic.

Answer 1

a. Pneumonia, diphtheria, chicken pox, cholera- Chicken pox is the odd one out because rest of the three diseases are bacterial diseases whereas chicken pox is a viral disease.

b. Lactobacilli, Rhizobia, Yeast, Clostridia- Rhizobia is the odd one out because it is a bacteria which is found in association with plants. All others are bacteria associated with human food products.

c. Root rot, Rust (tambera), Rubella, Mozaic- Rubella is the odd one out because it is a human disease while rest of the three are plant diseases.