Find the odd one out: 17, 19, 23, 27, 29 MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the odd one out: 17, 19, 23, 27, 29
A. 19
B. 29
C. 27
D. 17
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
All others are prime numbers; 27 is a composite number.

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BDFH : EGIK :: JLNP : ?
A. MOPR
B. MOQS
C. LNPR
D. MOQR

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Each letter is shifted 3 places forward. J+3=M, L+3=O, N+3=Q, P+3=S, so JLNP becomes MOQS.

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Question #2
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting in a row facing North. C is to the immediate right of D. F is fourth to the left of G. B is between A and F. E is between C and G. Who is sitting in the middle?
A. B
B. C
C. E
D. D

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
From clues: possible arrangement A B F D C E G or similar. Middle is 4th position. One valid is A B F D C E G → D in middle.

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Question #3
Find the missing term: 2, 12, 30, 56, ?
A. 90
B. 88
C. 80
D. 84

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The terms follow n²+n for odd n? Check: 1²+1=2, 3²+3=12, 5²+5=30, 7²+7=56, so next is 9²+9=90.

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