Out of the given options, three are similar in a certain manner. However, one option is NOT like the other three. Select the option which is different from the rest.

1. A

   Manipur

2. B

   Itanagar

3. C

   Kohima

4. D

   Dispur

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

• The options provided consist of three state capitals and one state.
• Manipur is a state located in Northeast India.
• Itanagar, Kohima, and Dispur are the capital cities of the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Assam, respectively.
• Therefore, Manipur is the odd one out because it is a state, not a capital city.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option B: Itanagar is the capital city of the state of Arunachal Pradesh. It fits the pattern of being a state capital, along with Kohima and Dispur.
• Option C: Kohima is the capital city of the state of Nagaland. It fits the pattern of being a state capital, along with Itanagar and Dispur.
• Option D: Dispur is the capital city of the state of Assam. It fits the pattern of being a state capital, along with Itanagar and Kohima.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Odd One Out based on Indian States and Capitals as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This question tests general knowledge, a component of many nursing entrance examinations designed to assess a candidate's overall awareness and reasoning skills.
• While not directly clinical, a good general awareness, including geography, can be beneficial for community health nurses who may need to understand the demographics and administrative divisions of the regions they serve.
• What if? - If the option 'Imphal' (the capital of Manipur) were included instead of 'Manipur', then all four options would be capital cities. A different logic, such as geographical location or historical significance, would be needed to find the odd one out.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read the question carefully to understand the task: find the option that is different from the other three.
• Next, analyze each option to identify its category or characteristic. In this case, determine whether each option is a state or a capital city.
• Recognize that Itanagar, Kohima, and Dispur are all capital cities of Indian states.
• Identify that Manipur is an Indian state, not a capital city.
• Conclude that Manipur is the 'odd one out' because it belongs to a different category (state) than the other three options (capital cities).

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Odd One Out based on Indian States and Capitals
• Stem keywords: odd one out, different from the rest, similar in a certain manner
• Lead-in keywords: NOT like the other three
• Negative lead-in flag: The question asks to find the option that is NOT like the others, which requires identifying a common category and then finding the exception.

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