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CAT 2025 » CAT Study Material » Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning » Classification in Reasoning
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Classification in Reasoning

The act of sorting members of a particular group into subgroups according to the characteristics that they share in common and determining which subgroup contains the most unusual member requires classification.

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In this scenario, the candidates will be given a group of specific items, of which all but one are comparable to one another in some way; the candidates need to select the one item that does not belong in the given group.Questions about classification and finding the odd one out are designed to test a candidate’s ability to process information, as well as their ability to think creatively and evaluate information.

Reasoning for Classification Based on Its Types

Let’s take a look at the many different kinds of questions that might be asked in the order that they are listed below.

Choosing the Odd Word Based on General Knowledge

Candidates will be given a large number of words to choose from in this type of classification reasoning test, and they will need to select the appropriate one.

Choosing the Odd Number

In this type of classification reasoning, candidates are given certain pairs of numbers, and they are tasked with determining which number is correct by differentiating the relationships between the numbers that have been provided.

Selecting the Uneven Enumerated Numeral Pair or Group

In this form of classification reasoning, candidates will be given several pairs of groups, and then they will need to determine which one of the pairs contains an incorrect pairing.

Opting for the Unexpected Letter Group

In this form of classification reasoning, candidates will be given some strange letters, and their task will be to determine which letter is incorrect.

Choosing the Odd Pair of Word Based on Synonyms and Antonyms

The candidates will be given some pair of words that have some meaning (synonyms and antonyms), and from there they will need to choose the correct answer. This is one type of classification reasoning.

Choosing an Odd Pair of Words Based on an Image of What You’re Looking For

Candidates will be shown a series of pictures, from which they must select the one that is different from the others in order to pass this form of classification reasoning.

Statement and Conclusion Reasoning 

Learn All the Hints and Secrets to Solve Questions Based on Classification

In the passage that follows, candidates will find a variety of hints and strategies that can be utilised when attempting to solve the questions that are associated with the classification reasoning section.

The first piece of advice is that questions of classification and finding the odd one out are designed to test a candidate’s information processing abilities, ability to think creatively, and evaluation skills.

The second piece of advice is that questions about classification require a robust vocabulary in addition to general knowledge. Therefore, you should be knowledgeable in these different subject areas.

Conclusion 

The act of sorting members of a particular group into subgroups according to the characteristics that they share in common and determining which subgroup contains the most unusual member requires classification. Time management is the most common type of difficulty, and it consists of the pressure to finish the question within the allotted amount of time. It is not difficult to understand the idea or concept of the question that is being asked on the test; however, it is more difficult to understand and apply it within the limited amount of time that is being given.

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Ans. A comparison of two objects that are fundamentally distinct from one another but share certain characteristics is called an analogy. Writers are able to assist in the explanation of an important aspect of one topic by employing a second topic that the reader is already familiar with and demonstrating a connection between two distinct topics.

Ans. Ans.Except for the number 4, all of the numbers in the other options are primes. The solution is that.

As a result, the answer that should be given is 27.

Ans. The answer lies in the fact that the first number is a multiple of the second term, with the exception of the third term.

As a result, the answer that should be given is 37 – 5.

Ans. It is abundantly clear that each of the groups consists of two different letters arranged in order, whereas in the group, the letters are arranged in the opposite direction.

Therefore, the answer that should be given is PN.

Ans.  The answer is that the first word in each of these options, with the exception of the very last one, is a synonym for the second word.

Ans. The Netherlands, Croatia, and Serbia are all considered to be countries located in Europe.

As a result, Brunei is the peculiar option among those that were presented.

Ans. Oncologists and Cardiologists are all types of doctors. Therefore, out of the available options, Electrician stands out as the most peculiar.

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