Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

The pair 'Purity : Adulteration' represents opposites, where purity is the state of being clean or untainted, and adulteration is the act of making something impure. Similarly, 'Treachery : Sincerity' are antonyms, with treachery meaning betrayal and sincerity meaning honesty. The other options do not represent clear opposite relationships.

The pair 'Toss : Hurl' shows two words with similar meanings related to throwing. Similarly, 'Speak : Shout' are related actions involving vocal expression, where 'shout' is a more intense form of 'speak'. The other options do not show such a clear analogous relationship.

An 'eyrie' (or 'aerie') is the nest or dwelling place of a bird of prey such as an eagle, typically built high in trees or on cliffs. The analogy 'Eagle : Eyrie' relates a bird to its natural dwelling. Among the options, a 'pen' is a fenced enclosure used to house sheep, making 'Sheep : Pen' the correct analogous pair. A 'coop' is for poultry like chickens, a 'sty' is for pigs, and a 'hole' is not a typical lion dwelling. Therefore, option A is correct.

The analogy 'Wick : Candle' relates a component to the whole object it is part of. A wick is part of a candle, just as lead (graphite) is part of a pencil. Therefore, 'Lead : Pencil' is the correct analogous pair.

The analogy Geology : Earth relates a field of study to its subject. Similarly, Archaeology : Artifacts relates a field of study to its subject, making option D the correct analogous pair.

The analogy Taxonomist : Classify shows a person and the action they perform. Similarly, a Haggler is someone who bargains. The other options either have spelling errors or do not correctly represent a person and their typical action.

The pair 'Knowledge : Ignorance' represents opposites. Among the options, 'Breath : Suffocation' is also an opposite pair, making it the correct analogous pair.

The pair 'Humanitarian : Altruistic' shows a relationship where the first word describes a person characterized by the quality in the second word. Similarly, 'Host : Hospitable' pairs a person with the quality they exhibit, making it the correct analogous pair.

The analogy 'Eyes : Tears' shows a relationship where the first item produces or is associated with the second. Similarly, a 'Volcano' produces 'Lava', making option B the correct analogous pair.

The pair 'Dubious : Indisputable' are antonyms, meaning uncertain versus unquestionably true. Similarly, 'Avaricious : Generous' are antonyms, meaning greedy versus willing to give. The other options do not represent clear analogous relationships or antonyms.

The analogy 'Kitchen : Bedroom' compares two types of rooms in a house, both being categories of rooms. Similarly, 'Vegetable : Fruit' compares two categories of edible plant parts, making it the correct analogous pair. Option C ('Botany : Zoology') compares two scientific disciplines, which is a different kind of relationship, not analogous to the original pair.

The analogy 'Soldier : Regiment' shows a part-to-whole relationship where a soldier is a member of a regiment. Similarly, a 'Sailor' is a member of a 'Crew', making option C the correct analogous pair.

The analogy 'Carpenter : Furniture' relates a person to the object they create. Similarly, a 'Mason' is a person who builds a 'Wall', making option C the correct analogous pair.

The pair 'Mad : Insane' shows two words with similar meanings (synonyms). Among the options, 'Slim : Thin' is also a pair of synonyms, making it the correct analogous pair.

A thermometer measures temperature, just as a cardiograph measures heart rate. Both pairs show an instrument and the quantity it measures, making them analogous.

The analogy 'Appointment : Ability' suggests a relationship where an appointment is given based on ability or merit. Among the options, 'Promotion : Merit' best mirrors this relationship, as a promotion is typically granted based on merit. The original correct answer 'D' (Examination : Success) implies a cause-effect relationship, which is less directly analogous to the original pair. Therefore, option C is the most appropriate analogous pair.

A buoy marks or guides a channel, similar to how a white line marks or guides a highway. Both pairs show an object that helps define or guide a path. Option D (Road map : Travel) is less direct because a road map facilitates travel but is not analogous to a buoy marking a channel.

The pair 'Proctor : Supervise' shows a relationship where a proctor is someone who supervises. Similarly, 'Prodigal : Squander' shows a relationship where a prodigal person is one who squanders resources. Both pairs relate a noun to an action typically associated with that noun.

The Lok Sabha is a part of the Legislature, just as the President is a part of the Executive branch. This analogy shows the relationship between a component and the larger system it belongs to.

The pair 'Ornaments : Body' shows that ornaments decorate or adorn the body. Similarly, 'Murals : Wall' shows that murals decorate or adorn walls, making option A the correct analogous pair.

A portfolio is a collection of securities, just as a panel is a group composed of jurors. Both pairs show a whole-to-part relationship where the first term is a collection or group made up of the second term.

The analogy compares an animal to the meat derived from it. 'Sheep : Mutton' shows the animal and its meat. Similarly, 'Deer : Venison' correctly pairs the animal with its meat. Other options either do not represent the meat of the animal or are incorrect pairings.

The analogy is between a noun and its descriptive adjective. 'Sound' can be described as 'Muffled', similarly 'Odour' can be described as 'Pungent'. Option D correctly matches this pattern, whereas option B pairs 'Colour' with 'Faded', which is also descriptive but less directly analogous to the original pair in terms of common usage and clarity.

A biography is a written account of someone's life by another person, while an autobiography is written by the person themselves. Similarly, memoirs are personal accounts written by the individual, whereas history is a broader account often written by others. Thus, 'Memoirs : History' is the best analogous pair.

The analogy 'Kangaroo : Australia' relates an animal to its native or commonly associated region. Similarly, 'Penguin : Antarctica' pairs an animal with its natural habitat, making option C the correct analogous pair.