Select the figure which is different from the other three alternatives.
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Select the figure which is different from the other three alternatives.
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
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Correct answer: C
Concept: In this non-verbal "classification / odd-one-out" item, each figure pairs one outer polygon with one smaller inner polygon. The figures that belong together follow a consistent rule linking the pair — here, the outer and inner shapes always have the same number of sides. The one figure that breaks this side-count match is the odd one out.
Application — checking each figure:
Figure | Outer shape | Inner shape | Side count matches? |
|---|---|---|---|
A | Triangle (3 sides) | Triangle (3 sides) | Yes |
B | Circle (no straight sides) | Circle (no straight sides) | Yes |
C | Hexagon (6 sides) | Diamond / Rhombus (4 sides) | No |
D | Pentagon (5 sides) | Pentagon (5 sides) | Yes |
Cross-check: Figures A, B and D each keep the outer and inner shape's side count identical (3-3, round-round, 5-5), confirming they follow the pairing rule. Figure C pairs a 6-sided hexagon with a 4-sided diamond — the side counts do not match, so Figure C alone violates the pattern the other three follow.
Hence, Figure C is the figure that is different from the other three alternatives.