Prelims · 8 Mental Ability · 8.8 Series, analogies and classification

8.8.4 Classification: odd one out

In classification, all options but one share a property; find the most specific common property and the item that lacks it is the answer.

  • APPSC Group 2 · Prelims
  • Standard level
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  • Full course

Key terms

  • classification
  • odd one out
  • prime numbers
  • perfect squares
  • perfect cubes
  • letter groups
  • gaps between letters
  • word classification
  • category
  • number pairs
  • digit sum

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  4. Common trapsFoundation
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