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“Classification” means to assort items of a given group on the basis of a certain common quality
they possess and then spot the stranger or odd one out.
In this case, you are given a group of certain items, out of which all except one are similar to one
another in some manner; you should choose this one item that does not fit into the given group.

➢ Type 1: CHOOSING THE ODD WORD BASED ON GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

In this type, you are given a bunch of words you have to pick out the correct one.

❖ Illustrative Example:

Q) Choose the word which is least like the other words in the group.
1. Tiger.
2. Lion.
3. Leopard.
4. Cow.
Ans: 4
Solution:
In this group of words, all animals are carnivorous but cow is herbivorous.
Hence, the correct answer is Cow.

➢ Type 2: CHOOSING THE ODD PAIR OF WORDS based on general knowledge

In this type of questions, certain pairs of words are given out of which the words in all the pairs ex-
cept one carry a certain relationship, the students should have to find out that one by differentiat-
ing the relationship of the given words.
❖ Illustrative Example:-

Q) Choose the odd pair.

1. Volume : Liter.
2. Time : Seconds.
3. Length : Meter.
4. Pressure : Barometer.
Ans: 4
Solution:

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In all options, the second pair is the unit to measure the first one but in option 4, barometer is the
instrument to measure pressure.
Hence, the correct answer is Pressure : Barometer.

➢ Type 3: CHOOSING THE ODD NUMER

In this type of questions, certain pairs of numbers are given, the students should have to find out
that one by differentiating the relationship of the given numbers.

❖ Illustrative Example:-

Q) Choose the number which is different from others in the group.

1. 13
2. 17
3. 23
4. 27
Ans: 4
Solution:
All numbers from all the options are prime numbers except option 4.
Hence, the correct answer is 27.

➢ Type 4: CHOOSING THE ODD NUMERAL PAIR/GROUP

In this type of question, the students are given some pairs of groups then you have to find out
which is the wrong one.

❖ Illustrative Example:-

Q) Choose the number pair which is different from others in the group.
1. 14-7
2. 24 – 3
3. 37 – 5
4. 42 – 2
Ans: 3
Solution:
The first number is the multiple of the second term except for the third term.

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Hence, the correct answer is 37 – 5.

➢ Type 5: CHOOSING THE ODD LETTER GROUP

In this type of question, the students are given some odd letters then you have to find out which is
the wrong one.
❖ Illustrative Example:-

Q) Choose the letter pair which is different from others in the group.
1. BD
2. IK.
3. PN
4. SU
Ans: c
Solution:
Clearly, all the groups consist of two alternate letters in order, while in the group they are in re-
verse order.
Hence, the correct answer is PN.

➢ Type 5: CHOOSING THE ODD PAIR OF WORD BASED ON SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS.

In this type of question, you have given some pair of words that have some meaning (synonyms and
antonyms)from there you have to choose the correct answer.
❖ Illustrative Example:-

Q) Choose the pair of words which are different from others in the group.
1. Length : Extend.
2. Duration : Period.
3. Time : Span.
4. Expanse : stretch
Ans: 4
Solution:
Here, in all options, the first word is the synonyms of the second word except the last one.

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The last one is the antinyms of the first one.

Hence., the correct answer is Expanse : stretch.

➢ Type 5: CHOOSING THE ODD PAIR OF WORD BASED ON IMAGE BASED:

Here the students are given images among them you have to choose the different one.
❖ Illustrative Example:-

Q) Find the figure which is different.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Ans: 3
Solution:

In option 1, 2, and 4 Star is towards left side of arrow

But in option 3 star is towards the right side of arrow.
Hence, Option 3 is different from the rest.

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➢ EXCERSISE:-

Level 1:
Q) In the following question, find the odd one from the given alternatives.
1. Linen
2. Cotton
3. Iron
4. Silk
Ans: 3
Solution:
Linen, Cotton and Silk are types of clothes.
Hence, Iron is the odd one from the given alternative.

Q) Find the odd letter cluster.

1. NM
2. BD,
3. IR
4. PK
Ans: 2
Solution:
The logic followed is:
NM → N is opposite of M in the alphabetical series
2) BD → There is one letter C between B and D
3) IR → I is opposite of R in the alphabetical series
4) PK → P is opposite of K in the alphabetical series
Hence, BD is the odd one.

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Q) In question given below find the odd one form the given responses.
1. 78I
2. K12M
3. N15P
4. 56F
Ans: 4
Solution:
Consider positional values from the table
(1) 78I ⇒ 7 = G; 8 = H, GHI is in alphabetical order
(2) K12M ⇒ 12 = L, KLM is in alphabetical order
(3) N15P ⇒ 15 = O, NOP is in alphabetical order
(4) 56F ⇒ 5 = E; 6 = F, EFF is not in alphabetical order.
Hence,56F is the odd one.

Q) Three of the following four number-pairs are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the
odd pair out.
1. 100, 25
2. 90, 18
3. 150, 30
4. 60, 12
Ans: 1
Solution:
The pattern followed here is:
18 × 5 = 90
30 × 5 = 150
12 × 5 = 60
But
25 × 4 = 100.
Hence, ‘100, 25’ is the odd pair.

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Q) In the following questions, three out of the given four figures are related in some manner. Find
out the figure which is not related.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
Ans: 3
Solution:
All the figures have four stars and three diamonds, except for figure (c) which has four stars and
four diamonds.

Hence, figure (c) is the correct answer.

Level 2:

Q) In the following question, find the odd one from the given alternatives.
1. Netherland
2. Brunei
3. Croatia
4. Serbia
Ans: Brunei
Solution:
Netherland, Croatia and Serbia are European countries.
Hence, Brunei is the odd one from the given alternative.

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Q) In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.
1. NQTW
2. PSVZ
3. WZCF
4. BEHK
Ans: 2
Solution:

Hence, option 2 is correct.

Q) Select the odd number pair from the given alternatives.

1. 666
2. 676
3. 558
4. 144
Ans: 2
Solution:
1) 666 → 6 + 6 + 6 = 18 (1 + 8) → 9
2) 676 → 6 + 7 + 6 = 19 (1 + 9) → 1
3) 558 → 5 + 5 + 8 = 18 (1 + 8) → 9
4) 144 → 1 + 4 + 4 = 9
Here, total of digits of all three numbers is same i.e. 9 while total of digits of 676 is 1.
Hence, 676 is the odd number.

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Q) In question given below find the odd one form the given responses.
1. 45F
2. 20U22
3. 89J
4. 19V21
Ans: 4
Solution:
Consider positional values from the table
(1) 45F ⇒ 4 = D; 5 = E, DEF is in alphabetical order
(2) 20U22 ⇒ 20 = T; 22 = V, TUV is in alphabetical order
(3) 89J ⇒ 8 = H; 9 = I, HIJ is in alphabetical order
(4) 19V21 ⇒ 19 = S; 21 = U, SVU is not in alphabetical order hence this is the odd one
Hence,19V21 is the odd one.

Q) In the following questions, three out of the given four figures are related in some manner. Find
out the figure which is not related.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
Ans: C
Solution:
In each figure, there are three figures, namely, a circle, a triangle with an arrow and one side of the
triangle with an arrow, except for figure (c). Figure (c) contains a quadrilateral instead of a triangle.

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Hence, figure (c) is the correct answer.

LEVEL 3:

Q) In the following question, find the odd one from the given alternatives.
1. Electrician
2. Paediatrician
3. Oncologist
4. Cardiologist
Ans: 1
Solution:
Pediatrician, Oncologist and Cardiologist are Doctors.
Hence, Electrician is the odd one from the given alternative.

Q) Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Find the
odd one out.
1. CHEL
2. ZVXT
3. VSUP
4. MROV
Ans: 2
Solution:
The pattern followed here is:

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Hence, the correct answer is ZVXT.

Q) Four pairs of numbers have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner, while one
is different. Choose out the odd one.
1. 4925 : 35
2. 1625 : 9
3. 4964 : 15
4. 4936 : 13
Ans: 1
Solution:
The logic followed is :
4925 : 35 → 72 52 → 7 × 5 = 35
1625 : 9 → 42 52 → 4 + 5 = 9
4964 : 15 → 72 82 → 7 + 8 = 15
4936 : 13 → 7262 → 7 + 6 = 13
Hence, the correct answer is 4925 : 35

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Note : The last option was not given in the actual exam, so in order to complete the question the
last option is added and thus modified.
Q) In question given below find the odd one form the given responses.
1. B2E3I
2. I3M2P
3. P4U3Y
4. A5F8P
Ans: 4
Solution:
(1) B2E3I ⇒ There are 2 letters between B and E, and there are 3 letters between E and I.
(2) I3M2P ⇒ There are 3 letters between I and M, and there are 2 letters between M and P.
(3) P4U3Y ⇒ There are 4 letters between P and U, and there are 3 letters between U and Y.
(4) A5F8P ⇒ There are 4 letters between A and F, and there are 9 letters between F and P.
Hence, A5F8P is the odd one.

Q) In the following questions, three out of the given four figures are related in some manner. Find
out the figure which is not related.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
Ans: C
Solution:
In each figure, there is exactly one line between the pointed surfaces of the arrows which is not the
case in figure (c).

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Hence, figure (c) is the correct answer.

Q) Select the odd number pair from the given alternatives.
1. 13, 169
2. 17, 269
3. 14, 196
4. 16, 256
Ans: 2
Solution:
1) 13, 169 → (13)2 = 169
2) 17, 269 → (17)2 = 269 ≠ 289
3) 14, 196 → (14)2 = 196
4) 16, 256 → (16)2 = 256
Hence, 17, 269 is the odd number pair.

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