Question : Directions: Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Select the odd word.
Option 1: Depression
Option 2: Malaria
Option 3: Typhoid
Option 4: Flu
Correct Answer: Depression
Solution :
Given:
Depression, Malaria, Typhoid, Flu (The given words are related to diseases such as physical disease and mental disease.)
Let's check each option –
First option:
Depression; It is a constant feeling of sadness. It is related to mental illness and it is a mental disease.
Second option:
Malaria; It is an infection caused by a plasmodium parasite transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. It is a physical disease.
Third option:
Typhoid; It is a bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated food and water. It is a physical disease.
Fourth option:
Flu; It is a common viral infection that can be deadly, especially in high-risk groups. It is a physical disease.
Therefore, depression is the odd one out as depression is a mental disease whereas all others are physical diseases that occur in the body. Hence, the first option is correct.
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