Odd One Out Question 1 - CAT 2021
- There is a dark side to academic research, especially in India, and at its centre is the phenomenon of predatory journals.
- But in truth, as long as you pay, you can get anything published.
- In look and feel thus, they are exactly like any reputed journal.
- They claim to be indexed in the most influential databases, say they possess editorial boards that comprise top scientists and researchers, and claim to have a rigorous peer-review structure.
- But a large section of researchers and scientists across the world are at the receiving end of nothing short of an academic publishing scam.
Step-by-Step Explanation
Correct Answer: 5
Explanation:
Statements (1), (4), (3), and (2) form a logical paragraph. They introduce predatory journals, explain how they appear to be genuine, and finally reveal that they publish anything if the author pays. Statement (5) is the odd one out because it shifts the focus to the people affected by the scam instead of explaining how predatory journals work.
Odd One Out Shortcuts & Tricks
How to Improve Accuracy in CAT Odd One Out
Practise consistently: Solve different types of Odd One Out questions regularly.
Analyse your mistakes: Understand why your chosen sentence was incorrect and what clue you missed.
Identify sentence links: Look for pronouns, transitions, examples and logical connections between sentences.
Focus on the four: Instead of searching for the odd sentence, first identify the four sentences that form a coherent paragraph.
Review difficult questions: Revisit questions you got wrong to recognise recurring patterns and avoid similar mistakes