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ANALOGY
Analogy means Similarity. In this type of questions, two objects
related in some way are given and another similar relationship has
to be identified.
Types of questions :
(i)
: ?
: : :
I
II
III
IV
In this type, objects I and II, related in some way, are
given and object III is also given. We have to find out
object IV from the alternative provided which bears the
same relationship with the object III as objects I and II
are related.
(ii)
: ?
: : : ?
I
II
III IV
In this type, we have to find the pair of objects as objects
III & IV which bears the same relationship as objects
I & II are related.
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Some More Examples :

Vacant : Empty
Admire : Praise
Ban : Prohibition
Abduct : Kidnap
Brim : Edge
3.

QUANTITY AND UNIT :

Example 3

Best : Worst
Initial : Final
Import : Export
Dawn : Dusk
Advance : Retreat
Ignore : Notice
Sink : Float

Force : Newton
Power : Watt
Mass : Kilogram
Current : Ampere
Angle : Radian
Frequency : Hertz

2.

SYNONYM RELATION :

Example 2

4.

Genuine : Authentic :: Mirage : ?

(a) Image
(b) Transpiration
(c) Reflection
(d) Illusion
Solution: (d) Illusion is the synonym of Mirage.

Temperature : Degree
Energy : Joule
Pressure : Pascal
Time : Second
Length : Metre

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP/CLASS :

Example 4
Save : Kill
Lend : Borrow
Zenith : Nadir
Flood : Femine
Cruel : Kind
Create : Destroy
Mourn : Rejoice

(b) Degree
(d) Newton

Some More Examples :

Example 1

Some More Examples :

Volume : Litre :: Area : ?

(a) Hectare
(c) Radian
Solution : (a) Area : Hectare

ANTONYM RELATIONSHIP :

Deep : Shallow :: Freedom : ?

(a) Democracy
(b) Convict
(c) Prison
(d) Discipline
Solution: (d) DEEP is the antonym of SHALLOW while
Freedom is the antonym of Discipline.

Tempest : Storm
Stable : Rigid
Dearth : Scarcity
Blend : Mix
Fallacy : Illusion

Moon : Satellite :: Earth : ?

(a) Sun
(b) Planet
(c) Solar system
(d) Asteroid
Solution: (b) Moon is a satellite and Earth is a planet.
Some More Examples :
Man : Crowd
Fish : Shoal
Cattle : Herd
Soldiers : Army
5.

Flowers : Bouquet
Sheep : Flock
Singer : Chorus
Artist : Troupe

PRODUCT AND RAW MATERIAL :

Example 5

Candle : Wax :: Paper : ?

(a) Wood
(b) Tree
(c) Bamboo
(d) Pulp
Solution : (d) First is made from the second.

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Some More Examples :
Metal : Ore
Curd : Milk
Butter : Milk
Furniture : Wood
Fabric : Yarn
Cloth : Fibre
Shoes : Leather
Ketchup : Tomato
6.

Bread : Flour
Wine : Grapes
Wall : Brick
Pullover : Wool
Book : Paper
Oil : Seed
Metal : Ore
Marmalade : Orange

(a) Carpenter
(b) Warrior
(c) Tailor
(d) Farmer
Solution: (b) Sword : Warrior
Some More Examples :
Gun : Soldier
Saw : Carpenter
Harrow : Gardener
Axe : Woodcutter
Chisel : Sculptor
Needle : Tailor
Knife : Chef
Stethoscope : Doctor
Plough : Farmer
Anvil : Blacksmith
Brush : Painter
Scissors : Barber
Telescope : Astronomer

TROPHY AND GAME :

Example 6

Wimbledon Trophy : Tennis : : Walkers Cup :?

(a) Hockey
(b) Polo
(c) Golf
(d) Wrestling
Solution : (c) Walkers Cup : Golf
Some More Examples :
Ranji Trophy
: Cricket
Dhyan Chand Trophy : Hockey
Thomas Cup
: Badminton
Uber cup
: Badminton
Azlan Shah Trophy : Hockey
7.

Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?

(a) Office
(b) School
(c) House
(d) Field
Solution : (b) Teacher : School
Some More Examples :
Lawyer : Court
Pilot : Cockpit
Artist : Theatre
Servant : House
Scientist : Laboratory
Painter : Gallery
Gambler : Casino

Farmer : Field
Chef : Kitchen
Sailor : Ship
Engineer : Site
Clerk : Office
Waiter : Restaurant

WORKER AND PRODUCT

Example 8

Producer : Film :: Author : ?

(a) Food
(b) Newspaper
(c) Book
(d) Poem
Solution : (c) Author : Book

ORGAN AND DISEASE

Example 10

Eye : Myopia :: Teeth : ?

(a) Pyorrhoea
(b) Cataract
(c) Trachoma
(d) Eczema
Solution : (a) Second is a disease of the first.
Some More Examples :
Liver
Eye
Kidney

WORKER AND WORKING PLACE

Example 7

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10.

11.

: Jaundice
: Cataract
: Stone

CAPITAL AND COUNTRY

Example 11

Ottawa : Canada :: Canberra : ?

(a) Argentina
(b) Switzerland
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Australia
Solution : (d) Ottawa is the capital of Canada and Canberra is
the capital of Australia.
Some More Examples :
Rome : Italy
Lima : Peru
Oslo : Norway
New York : USA
12.

Muskat : Oman
Accra : Ghana
Delhi : India
Mexico City : Mexico

CAUSE AND EFFECT

Example 12

Race : Fatigue :: Fast : ?

(a) Hunger
(c) Energy
Solution : (a) Fast : Hunger

(b) Sleep
(d) Disease

Some More Examples :

9.

Tailor
: Dress
Cobbler : Shoes
Carpenter : Furniture
Poet
: Poem
TOOL AND WORKER

Example 9

Farmer
: Crop
Goldsmith : Ornaments
Editor
: Newspaper
Chef
: Food

Pen : Author :: Sword : ?

Some More Examples :

13.

Shoot : Skill
Infection : Disease
Food : Energy
INSTRUMENT AND MEASUREMENT

Example 13

Scale : Length :: Odometer : ?

(a) Temperature

(b) Current

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(c) Speed
(d) Rain
Solution : (c) Odometer : Speed
Some More Examples :
Thermometer : Temperature
Hygrometer : Humidity
Ammeter : Current
Seismograph : Earthquake

Sheild : Guard
17.

Steering : Drive

WORD AND INTENSITY

Example 17

Quarrel : War :: Unhappy : ?

(a) Happy
(b) Sad
(c) Refuse
(d) Deny
Solution : (b) Unhappy : Sad
Some More Examples :

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MALE AND FEMALE

Example 14

Crime : Sin
Refuse : Deny
Famous : Renowned Sink : Drown
Wish : Desire
Moist : Drench

Son : Daughter :: Nephew : ?

(a) Girl
(b) Lady
(c) Cousin
(d) Niece
Solution : (d) Nephew : Niece

SYMBOLIC RELATIONSHIP

Example 18

Some More Examples :

Lion : Lioness
Boy : Girl
Bull : Cow

18.

Duck : Drake
Dog : Bitch
Gentleman : Lady

Redcross : Hospital :: Red : ?

(a) Roses
(b) Danger
(c) Blood
(d) None of these
Solution : (b) Red : Danger
Some More Examples :

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STUDY AND TOPIC

Example 15

Degree : Knowledge Stars : Rank

Virology : Virus :: Entomology : ?

Mace : Majesty

Black : Sorrow

Green : Clear

(a) Insects
(b) Animals
(c) Fungi
(d) Fishes
Solution : (a) Entomology : Insects

Victoria cross : Bravery

Crown : Monarchy

Some More Examples :

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Botany : Plants
Mycology : Fungi
Ichthyology : Fishes
Astronomy : Planets
Taxonomy : Classification
Haematology : Blood
Anthropology : Man
Palaeography : Writings
TOOL AND ACTION

Example 16

Zoology : Animals
Phycology : Algae
Histology : Tissues
Astrology : Future
Pathology : Disease
Pedology : Soil
Cardiology : Heart

Pen : Write :: Gun : ?

(a) Dig

(b) Shoot

(c) Cut

(d) Guard

Solution : (b) Gun : Shoot

Some More Examples :
Loudspeaker : Amplify
Microscope : Magnify
Filter : Purify

Spoon : Feed

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HISTORICAL BUILDING AND PLACE

Example 19

Red Fort : Delhi :: Golden Temple : ?

(a) Agra
(b) Amritsar
(c) Jama Masjid
(d) Taj Mahal
Solution : (b) Golden Temple : Amritsar
Some More Examples :
Taj Mahal : Agra

Qutub Minar : Delhi

Rock Garden : Chandigarh

Sun Temple : Orissa

Jama Masjid : Delhi