Group by Color

Group by Color problems involve grouping figures based on their color or shade. Common classifications include grouping by specific colors (red, blue, green) or by color families (warm colors vs cool colors). These problems test your ability to perceive and categorize visual color properties.

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Introduction to Group by Color

Group by Color problems involve grouping figures based on their color or shade. Common classifications include grouping by specific colors (red, blue, green) or by color families (warm colors vs cool colors). These problems test your ability to perceive and categorize visual color properties.

Prerequisites

Basic color recognition Ability to distinguish different colors Understanding of color families (warm vs cool) Visual discrimination of shades
Why This Matters: Group by Color problems appear in 1-2 questions in SSC CGL and Banking PO exams. They test color perception and discrimination.

How to Solve Group by Color Problems

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Step 1: Examine the color of each figure in the set

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Step 2: Note which figures share the same color

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Step 3: Group figures by their color

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Step 4: Count figures in each color group

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Step 5: The classification basis is color

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Step 6: Answer how the figures are grouped

Pro Strategy: Identify all distinct colors in the set. Figures with the same color belong to the same group. The shape, size, or other attributes are irrelevant for this classification.

Example Problem

Example: Figures: two red circles, two blue squares, two green triangles. How are they grouped? Solution: Step 1: Colors: red, blue, green Step 2: Group 1: Red figures (2 circles) Step 3: Group 2: Blue figures (2 squares) Step 4: Group 3: Green figures (2 triangles) Step 5: Classification basis = Color Answer: Grouped by color

Pro Tips & Tricks

  • Count how many figures of each color appear
  • Colors may be primary (red, blue, yellow) or secondary (orange, green, purple)
  • Warm colors: red, orange, yellow; Cool colors: blue, green, purple
  • Shades (light vs dark) may also be used as classification
  • Ignore shape and size when grouping by color
  • All figures of the same color form one group

Shortcut Methods to Solve Faster

Red, blue, yellow = primary color group
Orange, green, purple = secondary color group
All figures with same color belong together
If colors are repeated equally, color is likely the grouping basis

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Confusing similar shades (e.g., dark blue vs black)
Focusing on shape instead of color
Missing that figures may have multiple colors
Assuming color is the basis when shape or size also varies

Exam Importance

Group by Color is an important topic for various competitive exams. Here's how frequently it appears:

SSC CGL
1-2 questions
BANKING PO
1-2 questions
RAILWAYS RRB
1-2 questions
INSURANCE
1-2 questions

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