Practice Non Verbal Reasoning questions on Grouping of Images, covering classification of figures into related groups based on shapes, patterns, symbols, positions, and visual properties. Takes about 20-25 minutes and is useful for placement, TCS NQT, SSC, banking and MBA entrance exams. Each question shows nine numbered figures. Group them into three classes, using each figure only once, and select the alternative that gives the correct grouping.
Question 1
Identify the option that forms three correct classes from the nine figures shown, using each figure only once.

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 24
A
5,7,9 ; 3,4,8 ; 1,2,6✓✗
B
5,8,9 ; 1,3,7 ; 2,4,6✓✗
C
1,4,9 ; 3,7,8 ; 2,5,6✓✗
D
5,6,9 ; 1,3,7 ; 2,4,8✓✗
Explanation
5, 8, 9 have two similar elements, one inside the other. 1, 3, 7 have two similar elements, one inside the other, and the area between the two elements is shaded. 2, 4, 6 have one element placed inside a different element.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 24
Question 2
Choose the correct grouping of the nine figures below into three classes, using each figure exactly once.

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 23
A
3,8,9 ; 1,5,7 ; 2,4,6✓✗
B
3,5,9 ; 1,4,6 ; 2,7,8✓✗
C
3,6,7 ; 1,4,5 ; 2,8,9✓✗
D
3,4,9 ; 1,5,7 ; 2,6,8✓✗
Explanation
3, 4, 9 have one element placed inside a different element. 1, 5, 7 have two similar elements, one inside the other. 2, 6, 8 have two similar elements, one inside the other, and the area between the two elements is shaded.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 23
Question 3
Determine which option correctly sorts the nine figures in the grid into three classes of three.

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 22
A
4,6,8 ; 3,7,9 ; 1,2,5✓✗
B
4,6,8 ; 2,7,9 ; 1,3,5✓✗
C
2,4,6 ; 3,7,8 ; 1,5,9✓✗
D
4,6,9 ; 3,7,8 ; 1,2,5✓✗
Explanation
4, 6, 8 have one element placed inside a different element. 3, 7, 9 have two similar elements, one inside the other, and the area between the two elements is shaded. 1, 2, 5 have two similar elements, one inside the other.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 22
Question 4
Observe the nine figures and select the option that places them correctly in three classes, each figure used once.

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 21
A
3,4,7 ; 1,2,5 ; 6,8,9✓✗
B
3,4,9 ; 1,2,7 ; 5,6,8✓✗
C
4,8,9 ; 1,2,5 ; 3,6,7✓✗
D
4,8,9 ; 1,2,6 ; 3,5,7✓✗
Explanation
4, 8, 9 contain a rectangle with its two diagonals as the outer element and another element placed inside it. 1, 2, 5 contain a triangle with its three medians as the outer element and another element placed inside it. 3, 6, 7 contain a circle with its two mutually perpendicular diameters as the outer element and another element placed inside it.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 21
Question 5
Pick the option that divides the figures 1 to 9 below into three correct classes without using any figure twice.

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 20
A
3,4,5 ; 7,8,9 ; 1,2,6✓✗
B
2,3,7 ; 5,8,9 ; 1,4,6✓✗
C
4,5,6 ; 3,7,8 ; 1,2,9✓✗
D
1,3,4 ; 7,8,9 ; 2,5,6✓✗
Explanation
3, 4, 5 contain a triangle with its three medians as the outer element and another element placed inside it. 7, 8, 9 contain a circle with its two mutually perpendicular diameters as the outer element and another element placed inside it. 1, 2, 6 contain a rectangle with its two diagonals as the outer element and another element placed inside it.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 20
Question 6
Which grouping of the nine numbered figures into three classes is correct, if each figure is to be used only once?

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 19
A
1,2,7 ; 5,6,9 ; 3,4,8✓✗
B
1,2,4 ; 5,7,8 ; 3,6,9✓✗
C
1,2,4 ; 5,7,9 ; 3,6,8✓✗
D
2,3,4 ; 5,7,9 ; 1,6,8✓✗
Explanation
1, 2, 4 contain a circle with its two mutually perpendicular diameters as the outer element and another element placed inside it. 5, 7, 9 contain a rectangle with its two diagonals as the outer element and another element placed inside it. 3, 6, 8 contain a triangle with its three medians as the outer element and another element placed inside it.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 19
Question 7
Find the correct way to group the nine figures shown into three classes, with every figure used once.

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 18
A
1,7,8 ; 4,6,9 ; 2,3,5✓✗
B
1,7,8 ; 3,5,6 ; 2,4,9✓✗
C
6,7,8 ; 1,4,9 ; 2,3,5✓✗
D
1,7,8 ; 4,5,6 ; 2,3,9✓✗
Explanation
1, 7, 8 have patterns formed from four lines curved outwards (convex). 4, 5, 6 have patterns formed from four lines curved inwards (concave). 2, 3, 9 have patterns formed from four straight lines.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 18
Question 8
Using each figure only once, identify the option that correctly groups the nine figures below into three classes.

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 17
A
1,3,9 ; 2,4,6 ; 5,7,8✓✗
B
3,7,9 ; 1,2,6 ; 4,5,8✓✗
C
3,7,8 ; 1,2,6 ; 4,5,9✓✗
D
1,3,7 ; 2,6,9 ; 4,5,8✓✗
Explanation
3, 7, 9 have patterns formed from four straight lines. 1, 2, 6 have patterns formed from four lines curved inwards (concave). 4, 5, 8 have patterns formed from four lines curved outwards (convex).


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 17
Question 9
The nine figures in the grid can be arranged into three classes. Which option shows the correct arrangement?

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 16
A
1,6,9 ; 2,5,8 ; 3,4,7✓✗
B
1,3,6 ; 2,4,8 ; 5,7,9✓✗
C
4,6,9 ; 1,2,8 ; 3,5,7✓✗
D
1,6,9 ; 2,4,8 ; 3,5,7✓✗
Explanation
1, 6, 9 have patterns formed from four lines curved outwards (convex). 2, 4, 8 have patterns formed from four lines curved inwards (concave). 3, 5, 7 have patterns formed from four straight lines.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 16
Question 10
Choose the option that correctly groups the nine figures below into three sets of three, each figure used exactly once.

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 15
A
1,3,9 ; 2,6,7 ; 4,5,8✓✗
B
3,6,9 ; 1,2,7 ; 4,5,8✓✗
C
3,6,9 ; 4,7,8 ; 1,2,5✓✗
D
1,3,9 ; 4,6,7 ; 2,5,8✓✗
Explanation
3, 6, 9 are figures which are half shaded by slanting lines. 1, 2, 7 have their four corners shaded black. 4, 5, 8 are divided into equal parts by straight lines and have a black circle at the centre.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 15
Question 11
Separate the figures numbered 1 to 9 into three classes, using each only once. Which option is correct?

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 14
A
2,6,7 ; 1,4,5 ; 3,8,9✓✗
B
2,3,4 ; 6,7,9 ; 1,5,8✓✗
C
2,3,6 ; 4,5,7 ; 1,8,9✓✗
D
3,4,6 ; 2,7,8 ; 1,5,9✓✗
Explanation
2, 3, 6 are divided into equal parts by straight lines and have a black circle at the centre. 4, 5, 7 have their four corners shaded black. 1, 8, 9 are figures which are half shaded by slanting lines.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 14
Question 12
Select the option in which the nine figures of the grid are correctly arranged into three classes, using each figure once only.

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 13
A
3,8,9 ; 1,2,6 ; 4,5,7✓✗
B
3,5,9 ; 1,2,6 ; 4,7,8✓✗
C
7,8,9 ; 1,2,6 ; 3,4,5✓✗
D
6,7,9 ; 1,2,8 ; 3,4,5✓✗
Explanation
3, 8, 9 are figures which are half shaded by slanting lines. 1, 2, 6 are divided into equal parts by straight lines and have a black circle at the centre. 4, 5, 7 have their four corners shaded black.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 13
Question 13
Which option gives the correct division of the nine figures below into three classes of similar figures?

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 12
A
1,6,7 ; 2,3,8 ; 4,5,9✓✗
B
1,6,7 ; 2,4,8 ; 3,5,9✓✗
C
2,6,7 ; 1,3,8 ; 4,5,9✓✗
D
1,4,7 ; 2,3,8 ; 5,6,9✓✗
Explanation
1, 6, 7 are objects which have neither a base nor an upper lid. 2, 3, 8 are objects having a base but no upper lid. 4, 5, 9 are objects having both a base and an upper lid.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 12
Question 14
Examine the grid of nine figures and decide which option arranges them into three classes, each figure being used only once.

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 11
A
4,6,7 ; 1,2,3 ; 5,8,9✓✗
B
1,7,8 ; 3,4,6 ; 2,5,9✓✗
C
4,7,8 ; 1,3,6 ; 2,5,9✓✗
D
4,7,8 ; 3,6,9 ; 1,2,5✓✗
Explanation
4, 7, 8 are objects which have neither a base nor an upper lid. 1, 3, 6 are objects having a base but no upper lid. 2, 5, 9 are objects having both a base and an upper lid.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 11
Question 15
From the options, choose the grouping that sorts all nine figures below into three proper classes.

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 10
A
4,5,8 ; 1,3,7 ; 2,6,9✓✗
B
4,5,6 ; 1,3,7 ; 2,8,9✓✗
C
4,6,9 ; 1,3,7 ; 2,5,8✓✗
D
2,4,5 ; 1,3,7 ; 6,8,9✓✗
Explanation
4, 5, 6 are objects having a base but no upper lid. 1, 3, 7 are objects which have neither a base nor an upper lid. 2, 8, 9 are objects having both a base and an upper lid.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 10
Question 16
Group the nine figures shown below into three classes so that each figure is used exactly once. Pick the right option.

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 9
A
2,3,8 ; 1,4,7 ; 5,6,9✓✗
B
1,3,6 ; 2,4,8 ; 5,7,9✓✗
C
2,3,6 ; 4,7,8 ; 1,5,9✓✗
D
2,3,6 ; 1,4,8 ; 5,7,9✓✗
Explanation
2, 3, 6 are figures composed of straight lines only. 1, 4, 8 are closed figures shaded by oblique line segments. 5, 7, 9 are figures composed of straight as well as curved lines.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 9
Question 17
Find the option that correctly separates the nine given figures into three classes, with no figure repeated.

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 8
A
4,7,9 ; 1,5,6 ; 2,3,8✓✗
B
2,3,9 ; 1,5,6 ; 4,7,8✓✗
C
1,2,9 ; 4,5,6 ; 3,7,8✓✗
D
2,3,9 ; 1,6,7 ; 4,5,8✓✗
Explanation
2, 3, 9 are closed figures shaded by oblique line segments. 1, 5, 6 are figures composed of straight as well as curved lines. 4, 7, 8 are figures composed of straight lines only.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 8
Question 18
Look at the figures numbered 1 to 9 and select the option that splits them into three correct classes, using each figure once.

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 7
A
3,4,9 ; 1,5,7 ; 2,6,8✓✗
B
1,3,8 ; 4,7,9 ; 2,5,6✓✗
C
2,3,9 ; 4,7,8 ; 1,5,6✓✗
D
1,3,9 ; 4,7,8 ; 2,5,6✓✗
Explanation
1, 3, 9 are figures composed of straight lines only. 4, 7, 8 are figures composed of straight as well as curved lines. 2, 5, 6 are closed figures shaded by oblique line segments.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 7
Question 19
Classify the nine numbered figures into three groups of three on the basis of a common property. Choose the correct grouping.

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 6
A
1,4,7 ; 2,6,8 ; 3,5,9✓✗
B
5,6,7 ; 1,2,8 ; 3,4,9✓✗
C
1,7,8 ; 4,5,6 ; 2,3,9✓✗
D
1,4,8 ; 2,6,7 ; 3,5,9✓✗
Explanation
1, 4, 7 are figures composed of four straight lines. 2, 6, 8 are figures composed of two straight lines. 3, 5, 9 are figures composed of three straight lines.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 6
Question 20
Which of the following groupings correctly places the nine figures into three classes, using each figure only once?

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 5
A
1,2,6 ; 4,5,8 ; 3,7,9✓✗
B
2,4,5 ; 1,6,8 ; 3,7,9✓✗
C
1,2,8 ; 4,5,6 ; 3,7,9✓✗
D
2,3,8 ; 4,5,6 ; 1,7,9✓✗
Explanation
1, 2, 8 are figures composed of four straight lines. 4, 5, 6 are figures composed of two straight lines. 3, 7, 9 are figures composed of three straight lines.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 5
Question 21
Study the nine figures below and find the option that groups them properly into three classes, each figure used only once.

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 4
A
3,4,8 ; 2,5,7 ; 1,6,9✓✗
B
2,6,8 ; 4,5,7 ; 1,3,9✓✗
C
1,2,3 ; 4,5,7 ; 6,8,9✓✗
D
2,3,4 ; 5,6,7 ; 1,8,9✓✗
Explanation
1, 2, 3 are figures composed of two straight lines. 4, 5, 7 are figures composed of three straight lines. 6, 8, 9 are figures composed of four straight lines.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 4
Question 22
Divide the nine figures shown into three classes of three, using every figure exactly once. Select the correct grouping.

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 3
A
3,7,9 ; 2,5,8 ; 1,4,6✓✗
B
1,7,9 ; 2,4,8 ; 3,5,6✓✗
C
2,3,7 ; 5,8,9 ; 1,4,6✓✗
D
3,5,7 ; 2,8,9 ; 1,4,6✓✗
Explanation
3, 7, 9 have two similar elements (unequal in size) attached to each other. 2, 5, 8 have one element placed inside a different element. 1, 4, 6 contain two mutually perpendicular lines dividing the figure into four parts.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 3
Question 23
The grid below shows nine numbered figures. Which option divides them correctly into three classes, with each figure used once?

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 2
A
1,2,3 ; 4,5,6 ; 7,8,9✓✗
B
3,4,8 ; 1,2,6 ; 5,7,9✓✗
C
2,4,6 ; 1,3,8 ; 5,7,9✓✗
D
2,3,4 ; 1,6,8 ; 5,7,9✓✗
Explanation
2, 3, 4 contain two mutually perpendicular lines dividing the figure into four parts. 1, 6, 8 have one element placed inside a different element. 5, 7, 9 have two similar elements (unequal in size) attached to each other.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 2
Question 24
Sort the nine figures in the grid below into three classes, using each figure only once. Choose the correct grouping.

3 by 3 grid of nine numbered figures to be grouped into three classes, grouping of images question 1
A
2,4,8 ; 1,5,7 ; 3,6,9✓✗
B
2,4,8 ; 5,6,7 ; 1,3,9✓✗
C
2,7,8 ; 4,5,6 ; 1,3,9✓✗
D
2,7,8 ; 3,4,5 ; 1,6,9✓✗
Explanation
2, 4, 8 contain two mutually perpendicular lines dividing the figure into four parts. 5, 6, 7 have two similar elements (unequal in size) attached to each other. 1, 3, 9 have one element placed inside a different element.


solution grid with the three classes outlined in red, blue and green for grouping of images question 1
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