Which of the following does not belong with the others: Sparrow, Dog, Cat, Lion?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Analytical Reasoning MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Which of the following does not belong with the others: Sparrow, Dog, Cat, Lion?”
The accepted answer is A. Sparrow. Sparrow is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following does not belong with the others: Sparrow, Dog, Cat, Lion” (option A). Option B (“Lion”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Sparrow. Option C (“Cat”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Sparrow. Remaining alternatives (Dog) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Sparrow is identified. Analytical Reasoning questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Analytical Reasoning recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Sparrow ✓
- B. Lion
Why not B: “Lion” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Sparrow. Sparrow is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following does not belong with the others: Sparrow, Dog, Cat, Lion” (option A). Option B (“Lion”) does not match t
- C. Cat
Why not C: “Cat” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Sparrow. Sparrow is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following does not belong with the others: Sparrow, Dog, Cat, Lion” (option A). Option B (“Lion”) does not match t
- D. Dog
Why not D: “Dog” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Sparrow. Sparrow is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following does not belong with the others: Sparrow, Dog, Cat, Lion” (option A). Option B (“Lion”) does not match t
Correct answer
A. Sparrow
Explanation
Sparrow is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following does not belong with the others: Sparrow, Dog, Cat, Lion” (option A). Option B (“Lion”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Sparrow. Option C (“Cat”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Sparrow. Remaining alternatives (Dog) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Sparrow is identified. Analytical Reasoning questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Analytical Reasoning recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Analytical Reasoning Official FPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, aptitude
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