Question

Which of the following is the odd one out: Apple, Banana, Orange, Pineapple?

A) Apple
B) Banana
C) Orange
D) Pineapple

Answer 1

Apple is the odd one out because it is not native to the New World and was not introduced to the Eastern Hemisphere during the Columbian Exchange, unlike the other fruits listed. (Option A).

Step-by-step explanation:

The odd one out among Apple, Banana, Orange, Pineapple is Apple (Option A).

The reason behind this is related to their origins and their introduction to the Eastern Hemisphere during the Columbian Exchange.

Unlike Bananas, Oranges, and Pineapples, Apples are not originally native to the New World and thus, were not part of the Columbian Exchange's introduction of plants from the Americas to the Eastern Hemisphere.

In contrast, maize was a crop introduced to the Eastern Hemisphere during the Columbian Exchange. Furthermore, other crops like tobacco, potatoes, and maize were native to the New World, while wheat was not.