Odd One Out - Color

Odd One Out by Color problems present a set of figures where most share a common color, and one figure has a different color. You must identify which figure has a different color. These problems test color perception and pattern recognition.

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Introduction to Odd One Out - Color

Odd One Out by Color problems present a set of figures where most share a common color, and one figure has a different color. You must identify which figure has a different color. These problems test color perception and pattern recognition.

Prerequisites

Basic color recognition Ability to distinguish colors Pattern comparison Outlier identification
Why This Matters: Odd One Out by Color problems appear in 1-2 questions in SSC CGL and Banking PO exams. They test color discrimination.

How to Solve Odd One Out - Color Problems

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Step 1: Identify the color of each figure

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Step 2: Determine which color appears most frequently

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Step 3: The figure with a different color is the odd one out

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Step 4: Verify that all other figures share the same color

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Step 5: Answer which figure is the odd one out

Pro Strategy: Ignore shape differences and focus only on color. The figure whose color differs from the majority is the odd one out.

Example Problem

Example: Figures: red circle, red square, red triangle, blue circle. Which is the odd one out? Solution: Step 1: Colors: red, red, red, blue Step 2: Most common color = red Step 3: The blue circle has a different color Step 4: The blue circle is the odd one out Answer: The blue circle is the odd one out

Pro Tips & Tricks

  • Count how many figures share each color
  • The color that appears least frequently indicates the odd figure
  • All other figures should have the same color
  • Don't be distracted by shape or size differences
  • The odd figure may be the only one with a different shade

Shortcut Methods to Solve Faster

If 3 red and 1 blue → blue is odd
If 3 blue and 1 green → green is odd
If all figures same color except one → that one is odd
Color is the only attribute that matters for this classification

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Choosing based on shape instead of color
Not checking that all other figures share the same color
Confusing similar shades (dark blue vs black)
Assuming multiple colors means multiple odd figures

Exam Importance

Odd One Out - 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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