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Understanding the GroupingIn this question, we need to identify which animal does not belong to the group based on specific characteristics.
Group AnalysisLet's examine each option:
- Jackal: A wild canine, similar to wolves and dogs, belonging to the Canidae family.
- Horse: A domesticated equine, not a member of the Canidae family.
- Cat: A domesticated feline, not a member of the Canidae family.
- Dog: A domesticated canine, a member of the Canidae family.
- Wolf: A wild canine, closely related to dogs and jackals, also from the Canidae family.
Identifying the Odd One OutBased on the above analysis, the grouping characteristic is that four of the animals belong to the Canidae family, while one does not:
- Canidae Family Members: Jackal, Dog, Wolf
- Non-Canidae Family Members: Horse, Cat
However, the key distinction is that the horse is a completely different species and does not share the same family or characteristics as the other four.
ConclusionHence, the horse (option B) is the one that does not belong to the group since it is not a member of the Canidae family, while the jackal, dog, and wolf share that lineage, and the cat, although not canine, is still more closely related to the group than the horse is, which is entirely distinct as an equine.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.