Classification of objects

• Grouping is done based on certain similarities between objects.
• The process of systematically arranging things into groups on the basis of a common property is called classification.

Or

• The process of grouping things on the basis of some similarities and dissimilarities is called classification.

Importance of Classification:

Classification:

• Helps in sorting out the objects.
• Is convenient to arrange things systematically.
• Helps to identify any object.
• Helps in having systematic knowledge about things.
• Makes study of different objects easier.
• Helps understand similarities and dissimilarities among different objects.
• Enables us to differentiate between members of different groups.