Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

The pair 'Implicate : Incriminate' shows a relationship where the first word suggests involvement leading to the second word, which is a specific wrongdoing. Similarly, 'Involvement : Malpractice' follows the same pattern, where involvement leads to malpractice. Option B ('Exonerate : Acquit') shows synonyms, not an analogous cause-effect or category relationship.

The analogy is between a sport and the place where it is played. 'Badminton : Court' pairs a sport with its playing area. Similarly, 'Skating : Rink' pairs the sport of skating with its playing area, the rink, making option C the correct analogous pair.

The analogy 'Embroider : Cloth' shows an action performed on a material. 'Chase : Metal' similarly represents an action (chasing, a metalworking technique) performed on a material (metal). The other options do not maintain this relationship correctly.

The analogy compares 'Hear' to 'Deaf' (an inability to hear). Similarly, 'Speak' should be paired with the inability to speak. The best fit from the options is 'Dumb,' which historically meant unable to speak (though it is now considered outdated and offensive). 'Silent' means not speaking but does not imply inability to speak, and 'Mumb' is a misspelling of 'mumble.' 'Quiet' is unrelated as it means making little or no noise. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Dumb.'

The pair 'Friendly : Inimical' is an antonymous pair, where 'friendly' means kind and 'inimical' means hostile or unfriendly. The question asks to choose an analogous pair, meaning a pair with a similar relationship. Among the options, 'Condemnation : Approval' is also an antonymous pair, representing opposite meanings, just like the original pair. The other options do not represent antonyms: 'Lithosphere : Hydrosphere' are parts of the Earth system, not opposites; 'Abstain : Refrain' are synonyms or closely related actions; 'Disappointment : Embarrassment' are different emotions but not antonyms. Therefore, the correct analogous pair is option B.

The analogy 'Canvas : Painter' relates a material or medium to the person who uses it. A painter uses a canvas to create art, similarly, a carpenter uses a hammer as a tool to work. Option D correctly reflects this relationship. Option C reverses the order by placing the material first and the person second, which is inconsistent with the original analogy.

Christians traditionally practice burial as a method of handling the dead, whereas Hindus traditionally practice cremation. Thus, the analogy compares the customary funeral practices of the two religions.

The analogy 'Hillock : Mountain' represents a smaller form to a larger form of a similar natural feature. Similarly, 'Bush : Forest' represents a smaller form (bush) to a larger form (forest) of vegetation, making option C the correct analogous pair.

The phrase 'Necessity : Invention' reflects the idea that necessity drives invention. Similarly, 'Curiosity : Knowledge' shows that curiosity leads to knowledge, making them analogous pairs. The other options do not show this cause-effect or generative relationship.

The analogy compares 'Food' to 'Fad' where a fad is a temporary popular trend related to food. The question asks for a similar relationship with 'Religion'. Among the options, 'Superstition' best fits as it represents irrational or unfounded beliefs often associated with religion, similar to how a fad is a transient trend related to food. 'Mythology' refers to traditional stories or beliefs that form a broader and more established part of religion, not a fleeting or superficial trend. 'Crucifixion' is a specific event in Christianity and 'Notion' is too vague. Therefore, 'Superstition' is the most appropriate answer to complete the analogy.

Prairies are large grassland areas primarily found in North America, while Downs refer to rolling grasslands or chalk hills commonly found in Australia. Thus, the analogy correctly matches Prairies to North America and Downs to Australia.

The analogy 'Balance : Weigh' relates an instrument to its function. A balance is used to weigh objects. Similarly, a radar is used for detection. Hence, 'Radar : Detection' is the correct analogous pair.

The pair 'Sprain : Fracture' represents two types of injuries affecting the musculoskeletal system: a sprain is an injury to ligaments (soft tissue), while a fracture is a break in the bone (hard tissue). Both are injuries but differ in the type of tissue affected. The analogous pair should reflect a similar relationship of degree or intensity within a related concept. Option B, 'Excitement : Frenzy,' shows a relationship of increasing intensity or degree within emotional states, which is analogous to the relationship between sprain and fracture as both are injuries but differ in severity or type. Option D, 'Fever : Malaria,' represents a symptom-disease relationship, which is not analogous to the injury-type relationship in the original pair. Therefore, the correct analogous pair is B.

The analogy compares a professional to the tool they commonly use. A surgeon uses a scalpel, just as a sculptor uses a chisel, making option C the correct analogous pair.

The pair 'Cat : Mouse' represents a predator-prey relationship. Similarly, 'Bird : Worm' also shows a predator-prey relationship, making option C the correct analogous pair.

The analogy 'Partridge : Covery' refers to a partridge being part of a group called a 'covey' (sometimes spelled 'covery'). This is a collective noun for a group of partridges. Similarly, 'Goods : Consignment' relates goods to a batch or shipment called a consignment, which is a commercial term for goods sent to an agent for sale or shipment while ownership remains with the sender until sold. Other options do not correctly represent such a collective or group relationship. Therefore, option D is the best analogous pair.

A 'Range' is a collection of 'Mountains', just as a 'Line' is made up of 'Points'. This analogy shows a whole-to-part relationship, which fits option A best.

The analogy 'Shoes : Cobbler' relates an object to the person who makes or repairs it. Similarly, 'Spectacles : Optician' relates glasses to the professional who makes or fits them, making option A the correct analogous pair.

The pair 'Crown : Royal' relates an object to its associated adjective describing royalty. Similarly, 'Throne : Regal' pairs an object (throne) with its related adjective (regal), making it the correct analogous pair. Option D relates an object to a concept, which is a different relationship.

A numismatist studies or collects coins, and similarly, a philatelist studies or collects stamps. Both pairs represent a person and the objects they specialize in, making option A the correct analogous pair.

The pair 'Paper : Ream' shows a relationship where a 'ream' is a standard quantity or packaging unit of paper. Similarly, 'Eggs : Dozen' represents eggs grouped in a standard quantity of twelve. Thus, option A is the correct analogous pair.

The pair 'Embarrass : Humiliate' shows a relationship where the second word is a synonym or a stronger form of the first. 'Enquire : Ask' similarly shows a synonym relationship, making it the best analogous pair. Option D ('Annoy : Exasperate') is related but the intensity difference is less direct and less commonly paired as synonyms.

An agenda is a plan or programme for a meeting, so 'Programme : Function' is an analogous pair where a programme is a plan or schedule for a function. The other options do not show a similar relationship between a plan and its event.

The pair 'Energy : Dissipate' shows a relationship where energy is used up or wasted, similar to how money can be squandered or wasted. Thus, 'Money : Squander' is the analogous pair. Other options do not show a similar relationship of consumption or waste.

The analogy 'Revolver : Holster' shows a relationship where the holster is a container or holder for the revolver. Similarly, a 'Book : Bag' pair shows a container (bag) holding the book. The other options do not represent a container-to-contained relationship.