Find the odd word:?

Appeared in: AIIMS Delhi NO- 2019

Explanation

The question requires identifying the word that does not fit the category of the other words.
Apple, Mango, and Banana are all types of fruits.
Potato is a type of vegetable, specifically a stem tuber.
Since Potato belongs to a different food category (vegetable) compared to the others (fruits), it is the odd one out.

Option A: Apple is a fruit. It fits in the same category as Mango and Banana, making it part of the group, not the odd one out.
Option B: Mango is a fruit. It fits in the same category as Apple and Banana, making it part of the group, not the odd one out.
Option C: Banana is a fruit (botanically a berry). It fits in the same category as Apple and Mango, making it part of the group, not the odd one out.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Classification of common food items as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding basic food groups is a fundamental concept in nutrition, which is a core component of nursing practice for patient education and dietary planning.
Nurses often counsel patients on maintaining a balanced diet, which involves consuming appropriate portions from all food groups, including both fruits and vegetables, for optimal health and recovery.
What if? If the options were 'Potato', 'Carrot', 'Radish', and 'Apple', the odd one out would be 'Apple' because the others are all root vegetables.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the question carefully to understand the task, which is to 'Find the odd word'.
Examine each option: Apple, Mango, Banana, and Potato.
Identify the category or characteristic of each item. In this case, they are all food items.
Determine a more specific classification for each. You'll notice that Apple, Mango, and Banana are fruits.
Observe that Potato does not fit this classification; it is a vegetable.
Conclude that the item that does not share the common characteristic with the others is the 'odd one out'.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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E6 Textbook of Biochemistry for medical StudentsDM Vasudevan Part 2 — Subpart B (pp 240-463 of 478) p. 205-207

E6 Nutrition Kumud Khanna 2e p. 427-429

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