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  ANALOGY

EXERCISE A 

Directions: In each of the following questions,there is a certain relationship between two given words

on one side of : : and one word is given on another side of : :while another word is to be found from the given alternatives,having the same relation with this word as

the words of the given pair bear. Choose the correct alternative.

1  . Moon : Satellite : : Earth :?

(A) Sun (B) Planet (C)Solar System (D) Asteroid

Ans: (B)

Explanation: Moon is a satellite and Earth is a Planet .

2  . Forecast : Future : : Regret :?

(A) Present (B) Atone (C)Past (D)Sins

Ans: (C)

Explanation: Forecast is for Future happenings and Regret is for past actions .

3.       Influenza : Virus : : Typhoid : ?

(A) Bacillus (B)Parasite (C)Protozoa (D) Bacteria

Ans: (D)

Explanation: First is the disease caused by the second .

4.       Fear : Threat : : Anger : ?

(A)Compulsion (B)Panic (C)Provocation (D)Force

Ans: (C)

Explanation: First arises from the second .

5.       Melt : Liquid : : Freeze : ?

(A)Ice (B)Condense (C)Solid (D)Crystal

Ans: (C)

Explanation: First is the process of formation of the second .

6.       Clock : Time : : Thermometer : ?

(A)Heat (B)Radiation (C)Energy (D)Temperature

Ans: (D)

Explanation: First is an instrument used to measure the second .

7.       Muslim : Mosque : : Sikhs : ?

(A)Golden Temple (B)Medina (C)Fire Temple (D)Gurudwara

Ans: (D)

Explanation: Second is the pace of worship for the first 

.  8. Paw : Cat : : Hoof : ?

(A)Horse (B)Lion (C)Lamb (D)Elephant

Ans: (A)

 Explanation: First is the name given to the foot of the second .

9.       Eye :Myopia : : Teeth : ? 

(A)Pyorrhea (B)Cataract (C)Trachoma (D)Eczema

Ans: (A)

Explanation: Second is a disease of the first 

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10.   Tractor : Trailer : : Horse : ?

(A)Stable (B)Cart (C)Saddle (D)Engine

Ans: (B)

Explanation: Second is pulled by the first 

.  11. Scribble : Write : : Stammer : ?

(A)Walk (B)Play (C)Speak (D)Dance

Ans: (C)

Explanation: First is an improper form of the second 

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12.   Flower : Bud : : Plant : ?

(A) Seed (B)Taste (C)Flower (D)Twig

Ans: (A)

Explanation: First develop from the second .

13.   Errata : Books : : flaws:?

(A)Manuscripts (B)Metals (C)Speech (D)Charter

Ans: (B)

Explanation: Errata comprises from the books.Similarly, Flaws are the defects in the metals.

14.   Gun : Bullet : : Chimney : ?

(A)Ground (B)House (C)Roof (D)Smoke

Ans: (D)

Explanation: Second comes out of the first .

15.   Breeze : Cyclone : : Drizzle : ?

(A)earth quake (B)Storm (C)Flood (D)Down pour

Ans: (D)

Explanation: Second is more intense than the first .

16.   Car : Garage : : Aeroplane : ?

(A)Port (B)Depot (C)Hanger (D)Harbour

Ans: (C)

Explanation: First is temporarily parked in the second .

17.   Race : Fatigue : : Fast : ?

(A)Food (B)Appetite (C)Hunger (D)Weakness

Ans: (C)

Explanation: First causes the second .

18.   Candle : Wax : : Paper :?

 (A)Wood (B)Tree (C)Bamboo (D)Pulp Ans: (D)

Explanation: First is made from the second

.  19. Acting : Theater : : Gambling : ? (A)Casino (B)Club (C)Bar (D)Gymn

Ans: (A)

Explanation: Second is the place for performing the first .

20.   Venerate : Worship : : Extol : ?

(A)Glorify (B)Homage (C)Compliment (D)Recommend

Ans: (A) 

Explanation: The words in each pair are synonyms . 

21.   Water : Convection : : Space : ?

(A)Conduction (B)Transference (C)Vacuum (D)Radiation

Ans: (D)

Explanation: Second is the mode of transference of heat by the first .

22.   Growth : Death : : Increase : ?

(A)Ease (B)decrease (C)Tease (D)Cease

Ans: (D)

Explanation: Second puts an end to the activity denoted by the first .

23.   Oxygen : Burn : : Carbon dioxide : ?

(A)Isolate (B)Foam (C)Extinguish (D)Explode

Ans: (C)

Explanation: Oxygen helps in burnings while carbon dioxide extinguished fires .

24.   Dog : Bark : : Goat : ?

(A)Bleat (B)Howl (C)Grunt (D)Bray

Ans: (A)

Explanation: Second is noise produced by the first .

25.   Grain : Stock : : Stick : ?

(A)Heap (B)Bundle (C)Collection (D)String

Ans: (B)

Explanation: Second is collection of the first .

26.   Nurture : Neglect : : Denigrate : ?

(A)Reveal (B)Extol(C)Recognize (D)Calumniate

Ans: (B)

Explanation: The words in each pair are antonyms .

27.   Planet : Orbit : : Projectile : ?

(A)Trajectory (B)Track (C)Milky way (D)Path

Ans: (A)

Explanation: Second is the path traced by the first .

28.   Genuine : Authentic : : Mirage : ?

 (A)Image (B)Transpiration (C)Reflection (D)Illusion Ans: (D)

Explanation: The words in each pair are synonyms .

29.   Cobbler : Leather : : Carpenter : ?

(A)Furniture (B)Wood (C)Hammer (D)Chair

Ans: (B)

Explanation: Second is the raw material used by the first .

30.   Rupee : Indian : : Yen : ?

(A)Turkey (B)Bangladesh (C)Pakistan (D)Japan

Ans: (D)

Explanation: Rupee is the currency of India . Similarly , Yen is the currency of Japan .

31.   Ocean : Deserts : : Waves : ?

(A)Sea (B)Dust (C)Sand dunes (D)Ripples

Ans: (C)

Explanation: If oceans were deserts, waves would be sand dunes .

32.   Pork : Pig : : Beef : ?

(A)Farmer (B)Herd (C)Cow(D)Lamb

Ans: (C)

Explanation: First is the name given to the meat of the second .

33.   Illiteracy : Education : : Flood : ?

(A)Rain (B)Bridge (C)Dam (D)River

Ans: (C)

Explanation: Second helps ot get rid of the first (A)Refuge (B)Mercy (C)Truancy (D)Remorse

Ans: (A) 

Explanation: A prisoner is confined within the dungeon ,and an unsheltered person takes refuge within the asylum .

35.   Appraiser : Building : : Critic : ?

(A)Book (B)Masterpiece (C)Judge (D)Gold

Ans: (A)

Explanation: First comments on the second .

(A)Doe (B)Stag (C)Leopard (D)Stallion

Ans: (D)

Explanation: First is a young one of the second .

(A)Thresh (B)Sift (C)Pry (D)Rinse 

Ans: (B)

Explanation: Second denotes the function performed by the first .

38.   Fruit : Banana : : mammal : ?

(A)Cow (B)Snake (C)Fish (D)Sparrow

Ans: (A)

Explanation: First denotes the class to which the second belongs .

39.   Tile : Mosaic : : Knot : ?

 (A)Embroidery (B)Abacus (C)Macrame (D)Easle  Ans: (C)

Explanation: Just as tiles in mosaic make a pattern , so also the knots in a piece of macrame make a pattern .

40.   Import : Export : : Expenditure : ?

(A)Deficit (B)Revenue (C)Debt (D)Tax

Ans: (B)

Explanation: The words in each pair are antonyms .

41.   Hill : Mountain : : Stream : ?

(A)River (B)Canal (C)Glacier (D)Avalanche 

Ans: (A)

Explanation: Second is bigger form of first .

42.   Country : President : : State : ? 

(A)Governor (B)Minister (C)Chief minister (D)Citizen

Ans: (A)

Explanation: President and Governor are the nominal heads of country and state respectively .

43.   Bread : Yeast : : Curd : ?

(A)Fungi (B)Bacteria (C)Germs(D)Virus

Ans: (B)

Explanation: First is produced by the action of the second .

44.   Court : Justice : : School : ?

(A)Teacher (B)Student (C)Ignorance (D)Education 

Ans: (D)

Explanation: First is the place where the second is imparted .

45.   Quartz : Radio : : Gypsum : ?

(A)Glass (B)Porcelain (C)Cement (D)Powder Explanation: First is used to make the second .

46.   Chromite : Chromium : : Ilmenite :?

(A)Limestone (B)Cobalt (C)Manganese (D)Titanium

Ans: (D)

Explanation: Chromite is a mineral of chromium and ilmenite is a mineral of titanium

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47.   Command : Order : : Confusion : ?

(A)Discipline (B)Clarity (C)Choas (D)Problem 

Ans: (C)

Explanation: The words in each pair are synonyms.

48.   Ruby : Red : : Sapphire : ?

(A)Blue (B)White (C)Green (D)Silver 

Ans: (A)

red precious stone and sapphire is a blue precious stone .

49.   House : Garbage : : Ore : ?

 (A)Rubbish (B)Gangue (C)Sand (D)Dregs  Ans: (B)

Explanation: The waste of the house is called garbage .Similarly ,the impurities in the ore are called gangue .

50.   HongKong : China : : Vatican : ?

(A)Rome (B)Mexico (C)Canada (D)Christianity 

Ans: (A)

Explanation: HongKong is a city in China .Similarly ,Vatican is a city in Rome .

51.   Stee : Rails : : Alnico : ? 

(A)Aircraft (B)Machinery (C)Silver ware (D)Magnets

Ans: (D)

Explanation: First is used to makes the second .

52.   Poodle : Dog : : Moose : ?

(A)Duck (B)Donkey (C)Fowl (D)Deer 

Ans: (D)

Explanation: Poodle is a bread of dog and moose is a bread of deer .

53.   Push : Pull : : Throw : ? (A)Jump (B)Collect (C)Pick (D)Game Ans: (C) Explanation: The words in each pair are antonyms .

54.   Naphthalene : Coal tar : : Dyes : ?

(A)Petroleum (B)Oils (C)Chemicals (D)Carbon

Ans: (A)

Explanation: First is Obtained from the second .

55.   Darwin : Evolution : : Archimedes : ?

(A)Friction (B)Lubrication (C)Buoyancy (D)Liquid 

Explanation: Darwin gave the theory if evolution ,Like wise Archimedes gave the theory of buoyancy .

56.   Hot : Oven : : Cold : ? 

(A)Ice cream (B)Air conditioner (C)Show (D)Refrigerator 

Ans: (D)

Explanation: An oven is an appliance to keep the food-items hot ,similarly a refrigerator keeps food-items cold.

57.   Conference : Chairman : : Newspaper : ?

(A)Reporter (B)Distributer (C)Painter (D)Editor

Ans: (A)

Explanation: Chairman is the highest authority in a conference .Similarly editor is the highest authority in a news paper agency.

58.   Drama : Stage : : Tennis : ?

(A)Tournament (B)Net (C)Court (D)Racket

Ans: (C)

Explanation:A drama ia performed on a stage .Similarly tennis is payed on the court

.  59. Tree : Forest : Grass : ?

 (A)Lawn (B)Field (C)Garden (D)Farm  Ans: (A)

Explanation: A forest consists of trees and a lawn is made up of grass .

60.   Giant : Dwarf : : Genius : ?

(A)Wicked (B)Gentle (C)Idiot (D)Tiny 

Explanation: The words in each pair are opppsite of each other.

61.   Bank : River : : Coast : ?

(A)Flood (B)Waves (C)Sea (D)Beach 

Ans: (C)

Explanation: Bank is the land beside the river .Similary coast is the land beside the sea .

62.   Flower : Butterfly : : Dirt : ?

(A)Rats (B)Fly (C)Bugs (D)Sweeper 

Ans: (B)

Explanation: First attracts the second .

63.   Malaria : Disease : : Spear : ?

(A)Wound (B)Sword (C)Weapon (D)Death

Ans: (C)

Explanation: Second denotes the class to which the first belongs to 

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64.   Matricide : Mother : : Homicide : ?

(A)Human (B)Children (C)Father (D)Apes 

Ans: (A)

Explanation: First implices killing the second .

65.   Food : Stomach : : Fuel : ? 

(A)Plane (B)truck (C)Engine (D)Automobile

Ans: (C)

Explanation: Food is processed by the stomach to provide energy for functioning the body .Similarly Fuel is processed by the engine to provide energy for the functioning of automobiles .

66.   Quail : Partridges : : Yak : ? 

(A)Cows (B)Deer (C)Oxen (D)Antelope 

Ans : (C)

Explanation: First belongs to the family of second .

67.   Engineer : Map : : Bricklayer : ?

(A)Design (B)Template (C)Mould (D)Cement 

Ans: (B)

Explanation: Second gives pattern to be followed by the first . 

68.   Fire : Ashes : : Explosion : ?

(A)Flame (B)Death (C)Sound (D)Debris 

Ans: (D)

Explanation: Second is the name given to the remains lef after the first 

.  69. Pesticide : Crop : :Antiseptic : ?

 (A)Wound (B)Clothing (C)Bandage (D)Bleeding  Ans: (A)

Explanation: Pesicide protects crops from insects and antiseptic protects wound from germs .

70.   King : Throne : : Rider : ?

(A)Seat (B)Horse (C)Saddle (D)Chair 

Ans: (C)

Explanation: A king sits on throne and a rider on a saddle .

71.   Ocean : Water : : Glacier : ?

(A)Refrigerator (B)Ice (C)Mountain (D)Cave 

Explanation: First consists of the second .

72.   Reluctant : Keen : : Remarkable : ?

(A)Usual (B)Restrained (C)Striking (D)Evolution 

Ans: (A)

Explanation: the words in each pair are antonyms 

.  73. Sculptor : Statue : : Poet : ?

(A)Canvas (B)Pen (C)Verse (D)Chisel 

Ans: (C)

Explanation: Second is prepared by the first .

74.   Fossils : Creatures : : Mummies : ?

(A)Egypt (B)Human beings (C)Animals (D)Martyrs 

Ans: (B)

Explanation: Fossils are the remains of the creatures .Similarly mummies are the remains of human beings .