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Odd Man Out: Classification and Analogy Problems

Learn core concepts, essential formulas, and attempt practice questions designed on the latest TCS NQT testing patterns.

Key Concepts & Formulas

  • 1Identify common properties (e.g. Prime numbers, squares, geometric shapes).
  • 2Identify words relationships (e.g. Synonym pairs, capitals, currencies).

TCS NQT Style Practice Questions

Practice Question 1

Identify the odd one out: 27, 64, 125, 144.

A) 144
B) 27
C) 64
D) 125

Correct Answer: A) 144

Step-by-step Solution: 27 = 3^3, 64 = 4^3, 125 = 5^3. These are perfect cubes. 144 = 12^2 is a perfect square, making it the odd one.

Practice Question 2

Find the odd pair: Tokyo: Japan, Paris: France, Berlin: Germany, Delhi: Mumbai.

A) Delhi: Mumbai
B) Tokyo: Japan
C) Paris: France
D) Berlin: Germany

Correct Answer: A) Delhi: Mumbai

Step-by-step Solution: Others represent Capital: Country pairs. Delhi and Mumbai are both cities within India, so this pair is the odd one.

Study Pro-Tip

Look for prime numbers or cube/square patterns when analyzing numeric sets.

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