Classification Reasoning Questions and Answers

Classification Questions are often noticed in the Logical Reasoning section of several government exams. It tests your ability to assess the trait that three out of four letters/words/numbers have in common. The odd one out doesn’t have the same feature or characteristic. You have to find the common trait in the three possibilities out of the four offered. 

Practicing Classification Questions in Reasoning is important while preparing for the competitive examinations in India. The following article contains different types of Classification of Reasoning and Classification Questions and Answers. So let us start practicing problems on Classification.

What is Classification? 

Classification entails assorting things of a given group based on a common quality they share and then spotting the odd one out. You will be given a collection of specific items, all but one of which are similar to each other in some way. You must identify the one item that doesn’t fit into the specified group.

Types of Classification in Reasoning 

Let’s look at the several types of classification questions that might be asked, one by one, from the list below.

● Choosing the Odd Number

Certain sets of numbers are supplied in this form of classification reasoning. You must figure out which one is the unusual number by analyzing the relationships of the given numbers.

● Choosing the Odd Numeral Pair

You will be given certain pairs of groups to sort through, and they will have to figure out which one is incorrect.

● Picking the Odd Word

You will be provided with a list of words in this category of classification from which you must choose the correct one.

● Choosing a Group of Odd Letters

You will be given some unusual letters in this form of classification reasoning. You will have to figure out which one is incorrect. 

● Picking the Odd Set of Word

You will be given a pair of meaningful words. In this form of classification reasoning, you must choose the correct answer based on your knowledge of synonyms and antonyms.

Classification in Reasoning Examples

Let’s solve a few typical classification questions under three different categories.  

Identify the odd word/numbers

In this kind of question, the common characteristic shared by the three options must be identified. This shared common characteristic is based mainly on general knowledge information. The following is an example of such a question:

1. Pick the odd word out from the given list of words.

A. Madurai
B. Konark
C. Khajuraho
D. Ellora.

Answer: D. Ellora
Explanation:-
Except for ‘Ellora,’ all others are examples of notable temples, whereas ‘Ellora’ is known for caves.

2. Choose the odd number from the given list.

A. 17
B. 13
C. 27
D. 19.

Answer: C. 27
Explanation:-
All the numbers in the given list are prime numbers except 27. Therefore, the correct option is C. 

Identify the odd pair of words

In this category of question, you are given a set of pairs of words, all of which, except for one, share a common attribute. You must determine the relationship and select the pair of words that are not related in any way. The following is an example of such a question:

1. Pick the odd one out from the given pair of words. 

A. Peace: Fight
B. Rough: Smooth
C. Coward: Timid
D. Taciturn: Talkative

Answer: C. Coward: Timid
Explanation:-
Except for pair C, all of the words are antonyms. The terms in option C, on the other hand, are synonyms.

Identify the group of odd letters

In this type of classification question, four sets of letters are usually provided. Three of such letter sets are similar in some way, while one is entirely different from the others. The following is an example of such a question:

1. Choose the odd pair of letters from the given list.

A. PQT
B. DEH
C. UVY
D. IJN

Answer: D. IJN
Explanation:-
Option D has a three-letter gap between the second and third letters, separating them from the rest of the letters. The other three options have a two-letter gap between the second and third letters.

Practice Questions and Answers on Classification:

1. Choose the odd word from the given list.

A. C.V. Raman
B. Acharya Kripalani
C. Radhakrishnan
D. Rajagopalachari

Answer: B. Acharya Kripalani
Explanation:-
Except Acharya Kripalani, all the others have received the Bharat Ratna award. 

2. Choose the unusual word from the below list.

A. Granite
B. Basalt
C. Pumice
D. Sandstone.

Answer: D. Sandstone.
Explanation:-
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock, while the others are igneous rocks created by the cooling of magma.

3. Pick the odd word from the given list.

A. Lamprey
B. Rhea
C. Bass
D. Trout

Answer: B. Rhea.
Explanation:-
All the others except Rhea, are names of fishes. 

4. Pick the odd number from the below list.

A. 199
B. 102
C. 200
D. 128

Answer: A. 199
Explanation:-
All except option A are even numbers. 

5. Choose the distinct option from the given list.

A. Pallavas
B. Cholas
C. Chandelas
D. Chera

Answer: C. Chandelas
Explanation:-
Except for the Chandelas, all were linked to ancient empires in southern India. The Chandelas established their kingdom in the northern part of India

6. Pick the odd one out from the given pair of words.

A. Tree: Stem
B. Book: Page
C. Chair: TV
D. Car: Wheel

Answer: C. Chair: TV
Explanation:-
In all the options, except option C, the second thing is the part of the first.

7. Find the odd number in the below list.

A. 7121
B. 7061
C. 8154
D. 7391

Answer: C. 8154

Explanation:-
All the other numbers, except for option C, start with 7 and ends with 1. 

8. Pick the odd one out from the given options.

A. Eyes
B. Tongue
C. Nose
D. Chin

Answer: B. Tongue
Explanation:-
All the other parts except Tongue are located outside the mouth.

9. Find the odd word out.

A. Patna
B. Kolkata
C. Bengaluru
D. Himachal Pradesh.

Answer: D. Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:-
All the other options are names of metropolitan cities of India. Himachal Pradesh, on the contrary, is an Indian state.

10. Pick the unusual option from the given list.

A. Fame
B. Shame
C. Game
D. Tame

Answer: B. Shame
Explanation:-
All the other options are 4 letter words. Contrarily, option B has 5 letters. 

 FAQs on Classification in Reasoning:

1. How to solve a reasoning question in the fastest way?

Answer: Candidates can use the strategies listed below to answer reasoning questions.
● Learn how to apply basic formulas effectively in questions.
● Practice a lot and take an interest in solving aptitude questions involving number series, puzzles, and coding-decoding questions.

2. Which are classification questions?

Answer: Classification entails assorting the items based on a common quality they share and spotting the odd one out. In most classification questions, candidates must identify which word is the least similar to the others.

3. What are the 4 types of questions?

Answer: Following are the four types of questions:
● Number classification – Certain pairs of numbers are provided, and candidates must figure out the odd pair from the list.
● Semantic classification – Candidates are provided with a list of word pairs and must choose the odd pair in this form.
● Synonyms and Antonyms – Candidates are given word groups with synonyms and antonyms and must choose the unusual one as the answer.
● Image Classification – In this sort of question, candidates must select one figure that does not belong to any of the common groups. 

4. What are the 3 types of assessment?

Answer: The three types of assessment concerning classifications are:
● Analytical – The assessment tests your analytical skills, like finding the number of triangles from a set of figures. 
● Logical – Logical reasoning tests the ability to reason and assess nonverbal abilities. 
● Language – A candidate’s command of English is assessed in such exams that include comprehension and semantic assessments.