26. Complete the number analogy: 12 : 4 :: 21 : ?
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 7
Answer: D) 7
Explanation: Here the second number is the first divided by 3: 21 to 7.
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Analogies & Odd One Out MCQs — Quantitative Reasoning (page 2)
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.
27. Complete the number analogy: 4 : 64 :: 3 : ?
- 28
- 27
- 33
- 30
Answer: B) 27
Explanation: Here the second number is the cube of the first: 3 to 27.
28. Which number is the odd one out: 2, 6, 12, 19?
- 12
- 6
- 2
- 19
Answer: D) 19
Explanation: 2, 6, 12 follow n(n+1) — the next would be 20, not 19.
29. Which is the odd one out: Whale, Shark, Dolphin, Seal?
- Seal
- Shark
- Whale
- Dolphin
Answer: B) Shark
Explanation: A shark is a fish; the others are mammals.
30. Which is the odd one out: Mercury, Venus, Moon, Mars?
- Mercury
- Mars
- Moon
- Venus
Answer: C) Moon
Explanation: The Moon is a satellite; the others are planets.
31. Which number is the odd one out: 24, 36, 48, 62?
- 24
- 62
- 36
- 48
Answer: B) 62
Explanation: 62 is not a multiple of 12.
32. Which is the odd one out: Rose, Lily, Tulip, Oak?
- Rose
- Oak
- Lily
- Tulip
Answer: B) Oak
Explanation: An oak is a tree; the others are flowers.
33. Which number is the odd one out: 3, 5, 9, 11?
- 9
- 5
- 11
- 3
Answer: A) 9
Explanation: 9 is not prime (3 3); the others are prime.
34. Complete the analogy: Carpenter : Wood :: Tailor : ?
- Cloth
- Shirt
- Needle
- Shop
Answer: A) Cloth
Explanation: Worker : material worked with.
35. Complete the number analogy: 5 : 26 :: 11 : ?
- 128
- 125
- 124
- 122
Answer: D) 122
Explanation: Here the second number is the square of the first plus 1: 11 to 122.
36. Which number is the odd one out: 17, 23, 29, 33?
- 23
- 33
- 17
- 29
Answer: B) 33
Explanation: 33 = 3 × 11 is not prime.
37. Complete the analogy: Author : Book :: Composer : ?
- Music
- Concert
- Singer
- Piano
Answer: A) Music
Explanation: Creator : what they create.
38. Complete the number analogy: 3 : 9 :: 5 : ?
- 19
- 25
- 24
- 22
Answer: B) 25
Explanation: Here the second number is the square of the first: 5 to 25.
39. Which is the odd one out: Square, Triangle, Circle, Rectangle?
- Rectangle
- Triangle
- Circle
- Square
Answer: C) Circle
Explanation: A circle has no straight sides; the others are polygons.
40. Complete the analogy: Pakistan : Islamabad :: Turkey : ?
- Tehran
- Istanbul
- Ankara
- Izmir
Answer: C) Ankara
Explanation: Country : capital (Istanbul is the largest city, not the capital).
41. Complete the number analogy: 6 : 35 :: 8 : ?
- 64
- 60
- 57
- 63
Answer: D) 63
Explanation: Here the second number is the square of the first minus 1: 8 to 63.
42. Which number is the odd one out: 121, 144, 169, 186?
- 121
- 169
- 144
- 186
Answer: D) 186
Explanation: 186 is not a perfect square (11^2, 12^2, 13^2).
43. Which is the odd one out: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Scanner?
- Monitor
- Keyboard
- Scanner
- Mouse
Answer: A) Monitor
Explanation: A monitor is an output device; the others are input devices.
44. Which is the odd one out: Iron, Copper, Wood, Silver?
- Wood
- Iron
- Silver
- Copper
Answer: A) Wood
Explanation: Wood is not a metal.
45. Complete the analogy: Lion : Cub :: Dog : ?
- Puppy
- Foal
- Calf
- Kitten
Answer: A) Puppy
Explanation: Animal : its young.
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