1. Complete the analogy: Eye : See :: Ear : ?
- Hear
- Listen to music
- Head
- Sound
Answer: A) Hear
Explanation: Organ : its function.
MCQs / Quantitative Reasoning / Analogies & Odd One Out
Analogies & Odd One Out MCQs — Quantitative Reasoning
45 multiple-choice questions on Analogies & Odd One Out from Quantitative Reasoning, each with the correct answer and, where available, a teacher's explanation. Read through them to revise the chapter, then practise the same questions one by one to test yourself.
2. Which is the odd one out: Kilogram, Metre, Gram, Tonne?
- Metre
- Tonne
- Kilogram
- Gram
Answer: A) Metre
Explanation: Metre measures length; the others measure mass.
3. Which number is the odd one out: 16, 25, 36, 50?
- 25
- 16
- 36
- 50
Answer: D) 50
Explanation: 50 is not a perfect square; 16, 25 and 36 are.
4. Complete the analogy: Pen : Write :: Knife : ?
- Cut
- Sharp
- Steel
- Kitchen
Answer: A) Cut
Explanation: Object : what it is used for.
5. Complete the analogy: Hot : Cold :: Ancient : ?
- Past
- Modern
- Old
- Historic
Answer: B) Modern
Explanation: Opposites.
6. Complete the analogy: Brave : Cowardly :: Generous : ?
- Miserly
- Kind
- Honest
- Rich
Answer: A) Miserly
Explanation: Opposites.
7. Complete the analogy: Glove : Hand :: Shoe : ?
- Sock
- Foot
- Leather
- Lace
Answer: B) Foot
Explanation: Item : part of body it covers.
8. Which is the odd one out: Urdu, Punjabi, Pashto, Lahore?
- Pashto
- Punjabi
- Lahore
- Urdu
Answer: C) Lahore
Explanation: Lahore is a city; the others are languages.
9. Which number is the odd one out: 8, 27, 64, 100?
- 64
- 8
- 27
- 100
Answer: D) 100
Explanation: 100 is not a perfect cube; 2^3, 3^3, 4^3 are.
10. Which is the odd one out: Violin, Guitar, Sitar, Flute?
- Guitar
- Violin
- Flute
- Sitar
Answer: C) Flute
Explanation: The flute is a wind instrument; the others have strings.
11. Which is the odd one out: Apple, Mango, Potato, Banana?
- Banana
- Mango
- Apple
- Potato
Answer: D) Potato
Explanation: Potato is a vegetable; the rest are fruits.
12. Which is the odd one out: Eagle, Sparrow, Bat, Crow?
- Sparrow
- Eagle
- Crow
- Bat
Answer: D) Bat
Explanation: A bat is a mammal; the others are birds.
13. Which is the odd one out: Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Kabul?
- Lahore
- Karachi
- Kabul
- Peshawar
Answer: C) Kabul
Explanation: Kabul is in Afghanistan; the others are Pakistani cities.
14. Complete the number analogy: 7 : 50 :: 9 : ?
- 78
- 82
- 79
- 83
Answer: B) 82
Explanation: Here the second number is the square of the first plus 1: 9 to 82.
15. Complete the analogy: Fish : School :: Wolf : ?
- Swarm
- Pack
- Flock
- Herd
Answer: B) Pack
Explanation: Animal : name of its group.
16. Which number is the odd one out: 132, 253, 374, 485?
- 253
- 485
- 132
- 374
Answer: B) 485
Explanation: In 132, 253, 374 the middle digit is the sum of the outer digits (1+2=3, 2+3=5, 3+4=7); in 485, 4+5=9 ≠ 8.
17. Complete the analogy: Flower : Bouquet :: Book : ?
- Shelf
- Author
- Library
- Page
Answer: C) Library
Explanation: Item : a collection of it.
18. Complete the analogy: Thermometer : Temperature :: Barometer : ?
- Humidity
- Air pressure
- Height
- Speed
Answer: B) Air pressure
Explanation: Instrument : what it measures.
19. Which number is the odd one out: 21, 35, 49, 54?
- 54
- 35
- 49
- 21
Answer: A) 54
Explanation: 54 is not a multiple of 7.
20. Complete the analogy: Water : Thirst :: Food : ?
- Hunger
- Taste
- Kitchen
- Plate
Answer: A) Hunger
Explanation: Thing : the need it satisfies.
21. Which is the odd one out: Hexagon, Octagon, Pentagon, Cube?
- Pentagon
- Octagon
- Hexagon
- Cube
Answer: D) Cube
Explanation: A cube is a 3-D solid; the others are flat shapes.
22. Which is the odd one out: January, March, June, August?
- March
- January
- August
- June
Answer: D) June
Explanation: June has 30 days; the others have 31.
23. Complete the analogy: Second : Minute :: Minute : ?
- Hour
- Day
- Clock
- Second
Answer: A) Hour
Explanation: 60 of the first make one of the second.
24. Complete the analogy: Bird : Nest :: Bee : ?
- Honey
- Flower
- Hive
- Den
Answer: C) Hive
Explanation: A bird lives in a nest; a bee lives in a hive.
25. Complete the analogy: Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
- Student
- Office
- Book
- School
Answer: D) School
Explanation: A doctor works in a hospital; a teacher works in a school.
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