Question

Pick the odd one out from the following groups, giving reasons for your answer.
(a) butter, oil, dal, ghee
(b) pellagra, beriberi, rickets, anaemia
(c) spinach, rice, carrot, cucumber
(d) rice, wheat, sugar, milk

Answer 1

1. Dal, because it is a protein-rich food. All others are rich in fats.
2. Anaemia, because it occurs due to deficiency of a mineral, i.e., iron. All other mentioned diseases occur due to vitamin deficiency.
3. Rice, as it is a cereal, whereas the other three are vegetables.
4. Milk, as milk is the only animal product mentioned.