Question : Direction: In the following question, select the one which is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: Year 2012
Option 2: Year 1998
Option 3: Year 2005
Option 4: Year 1997
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Correct Answer: Year 2012
Solution : A year is a leap year if it is divisible by 4. So, the divisibility of the given years by 4 is checked.
Let's check the options —
First option: Year 2012; 2012 ÷ 4 = 503. 2012 is divisible by 4. So, it is a leap year. This option is different from the other options.
Second option: Year 1998; 1998 is not divisible by 4. So, it is not a leap year.
Third option: Year 2005; 2005 is not divisible by 4. So, it is not a leap year.
Fourth option: Year 1997; 1997 is not divisible by 4. So, it is not a leap year.
Hence, first option is correct.
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