Verbal Reasoning - Classification - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Classification - Section 1 (Q.No. 25)
Directions to Solve

In each of the following questions, five words have been given out of which four are alike in some manner, while the fifth one is different. Choose the word which is different from the rest.


25.
Choose the word which is different from the rest.
Asia
Argentina
Africa
Australia
Antarctica
Answer: Option
Explanation:

All except Argentina are continents, while Argentina is a country.

Discussion:
5 comments Page 1 of 1.

Sundar said:   1 decade ago
@Afran

Because, we cannot list 'Argentina' along with other options except 'Australia'.

But we can easily list 'Australia' with other options except 'Argentina'.

Critical thinking sometimes may lead to lose of marks.

Roshan Roy said:   9 years ago
Asia, Africa, Antarctica, and Australia are continents while Argentina is the only country in the group. Australia is both a country and a continent. So the answer is [B]. Argentina.

Neha said:   1 decade ago
There are 7 continents in the world:

Asia, Africa Europe, South America, North America, Australia and Antarctica.

Afran said:   1 decade ago
Australia is also a country not a continent. So why can't Australia be the answer.

Anu said:   5 years ago
Great explanation, Thanks.

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