Question

Identify the odd man out.
Note: For this question, ambiguity is found in question/answer. Candidate will get full marks for this question if any of the correct options are chosen.

• A. Cabbage
• B. Papaya
• C. Cucumber
• D. Brinjal

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To identify the odd one out among the given options, we need to analyze each item and determine a distinguishing characteristic that sets one apart from the others.

1. The given options are: Cabbage, Papaya, Cucumber, and Brinjal.
2. Cabbage: It is a leafy vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family. It is typically eaten cooked or raw in salads.
3. Papaya: It is a tropical fruit belonging to the Caricaceae family. It is commonly consumed as a fresh fruit due to its sweetness.
4. Cucumber: Technically, a fruit, it is often used as a vegetable in salads. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It has high water content and is consumed raw.
5. Brinjal (Eggplant): A fruit often cooked as a vegetable, it belongs to the Solanaceae family and is consumed cooked.

Now, let's analyze these items:

• Cabbage is a leafy vegetable, whereas the others (Papaya, Cucumber, Brinjal) are fruits frequently used in culinary applications, often as vegetables.
• The primary distinguishing factor here is that Cabbage is a leafy vegetable, while the others are defined botanically as fruits.

Thus, Cabbage is the odd one out based on its botanical classification as a leafy vegetable, while the others are fruiting vegetables.

Conclusion: The correct answer is Cabbage, as it is distinct from the others in terms of its classification as a leafy vegetable.