Question
The two important functions of classification are:
  1. Scrutiny and editing of data.
  2. Presentation and interpretation of data.
  3. Reducing bulk data and facilitating comparison.
  4. forming trend and tendencies.

Answer

  1. Reducing bulk data and facilitating comparison.

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