Odd One Out Question 2 - CAT 2024
- The UK is a world leader in developing cultivated meat and the approval of a cultivated pet food is an important milestone.
- If we’re to realise the full potential benefits of cultivated meat the government must invest in research and infrastructure.
- The first UK applications for cultivated meat produced for humans remain under assessment with the Food Standards Agency.
- The previous UK government had been looking at fast-tracking the approval of cultivated meat for human consumption.
- It underscores the potential for new innovation to help reduce the negative impacts of intensive animal agriculture.
Step-by-Step Explanation
Correct Answer: 4
Explanation:
Statements (1), (5), (3), and (2) focus on the current progress and future of cultivated meat in the UK. They discuss recent developments, ongoing approvals, the benefits of cultivated meat, and the need for government support. Statement (4) is the odd one out because it talks about the previous UK government's plans, shifting the focus to a past event instead of the present and future.
Odd One Out Shortcuts & Tricks
Common Mistakes to Avoid in CAT Odd One Out Questions
Even with the right approach, a few common mistakes can make Odd One Out questions unnecessarily difficult:
Focusing only on the common theme
All five sentences may discuss the same broad topic. The goal is not to find a sentence with a different topic, but the one that does not fit into the logical flow of the paragraph.
Trying to find the odd sentence first
Instead of immediately eliminating a sentence, try connecting the sentences that clearly belong together. Once a coherent sequence starts forming, identifying the odd one becomes much easier.
Ignoring sentence connectors
Pronouns, transition words, examples, contrasting ideas and cause-effect relationships often reveal how two sentences are connected. Missing these clues can lead to the wrong answer.
Depending too much on common keywords
Two sentences containing similar words do not necessarily belong together. Focus on the idea and context rather than just vocabulary.
Not checking the final sequence
After identifying the odd sentence, arrange the remaining four mentally and check whether they form a complete, logical paragraph. This quick verification can prevent avoidable mistakes.
Remember: In CAT Odd One Out questions, finding the sentence that doesn't fit is often easier when you first understand why the other four do fit.