Similarity and differences are an essential component of the subject general intelligence and reasoning in the railway exams. The ability to recognize contrasts between seemingly similar objects and the ability to discern the commonality in seemingly diverse aspects in the environment are two of the most important talents that any human being naturally develops in order to put the world around them into perspective. So, the questions asked in the exams are similar and requires a very simple logic. However, extra abilities such as general knowledge, a strong vocabulary, and basic mathematics are required.

General intelligence and reasoning are an important and scoring subject in railway exams. There are several subjects in the railway recruitment exams most commonly like general aptitude, general intelligence and reasoning,

Questions on Similarities and Differences

Verbal and general knowledge questions

Q1. Pick odd one out with reason.

  1. a)     Banana
  2. b)     Orange
  3. c)     Pineapple
  4. d)     Grapes

A1. The answer is grapes because banana, orange, pineapple are eaten when pealed off while grapes not.

Q2. Pick odd one out and with reason, George W. Bush, Vladmir Putin, Donald Trump, Narendra Modi.

  1. a)     George W. Bush
  2. b)     Vladmir Putin
  3. c)     Donald Trump
  4. d)     Narendra Modi

A2. Narendra Modi is the answer because George W. Bush, Vladmir Putin and Donald Trump are president whereas Narendra Modi is prime minister.

Numerical questions

Q1. Pick odd one out with reason.

  1. a)     39/13
  2. b)     12/4
  3. c)     21/5
  4. d)     60/20

A1. 21/5 is the answer because 39/13 = 3, 12/4 = 3, 60/20 = 3. However, 21/5>3.

Q2. Pick odd one out with reason.

  1. a)     16
  2. b)     81
  3. c)     36
  4. d)     2

A2. 2 is the answer because first three numbers are squares of 16, 81 and 36.2 is not the square of any number.

Questions based on letters

Q1. Pick odd one out.

  1. a)     B
  2. b)     E
  3. c)     G
  4. d)     H

A1. E is the answer because it is a vowel and the rest are consonants.

Tips to solve similarities and differences questions

  • If one prepares for the general awareness section with arithmetic and English sections, then questions on similarity and differences will be a piece of cake for him
  • These types of problems are comparatively easier than the other problems it takes less time and will save time for complicated questions
  • Students must concentrate on old papers to have an understanding of the “kind” of questions asked. Once a learner understands these concepts, this portion will be much easier to master

Importance of similarities and differences questions

  • Since these are easy questions, it will earn students easy marks
  • Students will be prepared for the mathematics, English, and general awareness parts as they face quizzes and assessments during this section
  • This is a more entertaining section comparing to other sections

Recommended books for similarities and differences

  • Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning (S. Chand Publishing)
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning (Ramesh Publishing House)

Conclusion

As we can see this topic is scoring and one can easily solve its the question so we conclude that it would be best for the students who are preparing for railway exams to cover this topic because it’s easy as well as less time-consuming.