Find the odd one out: 121, 144, 169, 196, 225, 256 MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the odd one out: 121, 144, 169, 196, 225, 256
A. 196
B. None of these
C. 121
D. 169
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
All are perfect squares: 11²,12²,13²,14²,15²,16². No odd one.

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