Question

Pick out the odd one from the following words given in the box and give the reason for it.

• A. Plough
• B. Seed Drill
• C. Hoe
• D. Chain pump
• E. Sickle

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Seed Drill

The correct option is B.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. The odd one out is the seed drill.
2. Unlike the rest of other options, it is a modern agriculture tool.
3. It is used to sow seeds at particular distances and to completely surround the seed in the soil

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A

Plough is used for tilling.

Option C

Hoe is used for the removal of weeds and loosening of the soil.

Option D

A chain pump is an irrigation method.

Option E

1. A sickle is a tool for the removal of weeds.
2. It is a traditional tool used in agriculture.

Final answer: The seed drill is the odd one out among plow, seed drill, hoe, chain pump, and sickle.