(a) Group-1 [IA] — Alkali metals
(b) Group-2 [IIA] — Alkaline earth metals
(c) Group-3 to 12 IB to VII B, VIII — Transition elements – inner transitional elements.
(d) Group 13-16 [III B to VI A] — Post Transition elements.
(e) Group 17 (VII A) — Halogens.
(f) Group 18 (0) — Noble / Inert gases.