Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

The analogy Leather : Milk represents a product and its source or agent relationship. Leather is a product derived from animal hide, and milk is a product produced by animals. Among the options, 'Curd : Bacteria' is the closest analogous pair because curd is a product formed by the action of bacteria on milk, representing a product-agent relationship similar to leather and milk. 'Cat : Mouse' is a predator-prey relationship, 'Fruit : Rubber' is unrelated, and 'Sun : Moon' are celestial bodies with no product-source relationship. Therefore, option B is the best analogous pair.

The analogy 'Sea : Shore' describes the relationship where the shore is the boundary or edge of the sea. Similarly, 'Road : Footpath' relates a road to the footpath that runs alongside its edge, showing a similar boundary or adjacent relationship. Option A ('Train : Rails') relates a vehicle to the tracks it runs on, which is a relationship of dependence but not boundary or adjacency like sea and shore. Therefore, the best analogous pair is 'Road : Footpath'.

The pair 'Wan : Colour' relates a descriptive adjective to what it describes (wan describes a colour or complexion). Similarly, 'Pallid : Complexion' pairs an adjective describing a pale or weak colour to the thing it describes (complexion). Other options either mismatch the relationship or contain spelling errors.

A menagerie is a collection or place where animals are kept, just as a museum is a place where paintings are displayed. This makes the analogy Animal : Menagerie similar to Painting : Museum.

The pair 'Optimistic : Pessimistic' represents antonyms—words with opposite meanings. Among the options, 'Export : Import' is also a pair of opposites, making it the correct analogous pair.

The analogy is based on the relationship between a person and the place they are associated with. A monk lives in a monastery, similarly, a nun lives in a convent. Hence, 'Nun : Convent' is the correct analogous pair.

The analogy 'Evaporation : Cloud' represents a cause and effect relationship where evaporation (the process) leads to the formation of clouds (the result). Among the options, 'Tension : Breakdown' (option D) similarly represents a cause and effect relationship where tension leads to a breakdown. Option A ('Mountain : Snow') is more of an association or location-phenomenon relationship rather than a direct cause and effect. Therefore, option D is the best analogous pair to the original analogy.

The analogy 'Carnivore : Herbivore' compares two types of animals based on their diet (meat-eating vs. plant-eating). Option D ('Horse : Lion') correctly parallels this by comparing two animals with different diets (herbivore vs. carnivore). Option B ('Flesh : Plant') compares food items, not animals, so it is not analogous in the same way.

The analogy is between an individual and the collective or group they belong to. An artist is a member of a troupe (a group of performers). Similarly, flowers collectively form a garland. Option B correctly reflects this individual-to-collective relationship.

A branch is a part of a tree, just as a tributary is a part of a river. Both pairs show a whole-to-part relationship, making option A the correct analogous pair.

Mundas, Gaddis, and Shompens are all names of tribal groups in India, making option C the correct analogy. The other options are factually incorrect as these are not varieties of fodder, pastures, or descriptions of mountaineering skills.

Sweep, scrub, and wipe are all actions related to cleaning surfaces, making option D the correct analogy.

The pair 'Spider : Web' shows a relationship where the first item creates or produces the second. Similarly, a 'Poet' creates 'Poetry', making option D the correct analogous pair.

The analogy 'Thrust : Spear' relates an action to the object used to perform it. 'Bow : Arrow' is the correct analogous pair because a bow is used to shoot an arrow, similar to how a spear is used to thrust. Option D ('Fence : Epee') is incorrect because 'fence' is a verb (to fight with swords) and 'epee' is a type of sword, but the relationship is not the same as action to instrument.

The words 'Slumber', 'Drowse', and 'Snooze' are all related to sleep or sleeping states, making option B the correct choice. The other options are incorrect because these words are not specifically medical terms, nor are they directly connected with peace or symptoms of somnambulism.

Knight, Rook, and Bishop are all pieces used in the game of chess, making option B the correct analogy.

The word 'Liberate' means to set free or release, which is synonymous with 'Emancipate,' 'Free,' and 'Release.' The other options do not share the same meaning.

Wrestling, Karate, Boxing, and Judo are all combat sports or martial arts involving physical fighting techniques, whereas Swimming, Polo, and Pole vault are not related to combat or martial arts.

The pair 'Dislike : Repulsion' shows a relationship where the second word is a noun representing the feeling or result of the first word (a verb or action). 'Steal : Crime' follows the same pattern, where 'steal' is an action and 'crime' is the noun representing the act. Other options do not show this clear analogous relationship.

Rabbit, Rat, and Mole are all mammals. Among the options, Mongoose is also a mammal, while Frog is an amphibian, Earthworm is an invertebrate, and Ant is an insect. Therefore, Mongoose is the correct answer as it shares the same class (mammal) as the given animals.

Yeats, Ghalib, and Kabir are all renowned poets from different cultures and time periods, making 'They were poets' the correct analogy. The other options are factually incorrect as none of them received a Nobel Prize, were primarily social reformers, or saints.

Arabia (the Arabian Sea region), Labrador (the Labrador Shelf), and Scandinavia (including the Scandinavian Peninsula and adjacent seas) are all regions known for their rich fishing grounds. The Arabian Sea benefits from strong monsoonal upwelling that brings nutrients to the surface, supporting abundant pelagic fish stocks. The Labrador Shelf, in the sub-arctic Northwest Atlantic, is a cold-water region where nutrient-rich waters sustain dense fish communities. Scandinavia, with its fjords and coastal waters influenced by the Gulf Stream and tidal mixing, supports productive fisheries for species like cod and herring. While Arabia and Scandinavia are peninsulas, Labrador is a large peninsula region, and not all are Muslim countries or islands. Therefore, the best analogy is that all these regions have fine fishing grounds.

Michigan, Baikal, and Nicaragua are all names associated with lakes: Lake Michigan in the USA, Lake Baikal in Russia, and Lake Nicaragua in Central America. Hence, option A is correct as they are names of lakes.

Mars, Mercury, and Venus are the three planets closest to Earth in the solar system. Mercury and Venus orbit closer to the Sun than Earth, while Mars orbits just outside Earth's orbit. This makes option C, 'They are the planets nearest to the earth,' the correct analogy. The other options are either scientifically incorrect or irrelevant to the analogy.

The pair 'East : Orient' relates a cardinal direction to its traditional name. Similarly, 'West : Occident' pairs the cardinal direction west with its traditional name, making option D the correct analogous pair.