Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

Press, Television, and Cinema are all means of mass media used to disseminate information and entertainment to a wide audience. This relationship is the basis of the analogy.

A rampart is a defensive wall surrounding a fortress, just as a parapet is a low protective wall along the edge of a roof. Both pairs show a protective structure related to a larger structure, making option D the correct analogous pair.

Nissan, Toyota, and Isuzu are all well-known Japanese automobile manufacturers, making option C the correct analogy. The other options incorrectly categorize them as cities, ports, or television programs, which is factually incorrect.

Gnu, Emu, and Curlew are all types of birds, making option B the correct analogy. The other options are factually incorrect as none of these are insects, pests, or specifically known for being fast runners.

Steel, Bronze, and Brass are all alloys, which are mixtures of metals. Magnalium is also an alloy (of magnesium and aluminum), making it the correct analogous choice. The other options are not alloys: Calcite is a mineral, Methane is a gas, and Zinc is a pure metal.

A chain is made up of links, and a bridge connects two parts of land. Both 'link' and 'bridge' serve the function of joining or connecting parts, making option C the correct analogy.

The pair 'Fond : Doting' shows a relationship where the first word describes a feeling or attitude, and the second word is a more intense or caring form of that feeling. 'Solicitous : Concern' similarly shows a relationship where 'solicitous' describes a caring attitude related to 'concern'. Other options do not show this analogous relationship as clearly.

Columbus, Magellan, and Vasco da Gama were all famous explorers and sailors known for their significant voyages during the Age of Discovery, making option B correct. They were not astronomers, nor were they the first to design ships, and their discoveries were not limited to Asian countries.

Knot, Watt, and Fathom are all units of measurement: knot measures speed (nautical miles per hour), watt measures power, and fathom measures length (depth). This makes option D the correct answer.

The pair 'Incandescent : Glowing' shows a relationship where the first word describes something that produces the second word's effect. 'Indefatigable : Untiring' similarly pairs a word with its synonym or closely related adjective, making it the correct analogous pair. Other options do not show this clear relationship.

Yenisei, Orinoco, and Mackenzie are all names of major rivers located in different parts of the world, making option C the correct analogy.

The analogy 'Taj Mahal : Agra' relates a famous monument to its location. Similarly, 'Eiffel Tower : France' relates a famous monument to its country, making option A the correct analogous pair.

The words Instill, Inside, and Inform all start with the prefix 'In-' and relate to the root 'stit' or 'form' indicating 'to put in' or 'to establish.' Among the options, 'Institute' shares the same root 'stit' meaning 'to establish,' making it the most similar in meaning and root to the given words.

Viper, Krait, and Mamba are all types of snakes, making option C the correct analogy. The other options do not relate to these terms.

The pair 'Scythe : Reaping' shows a tool and its function. Similarly, 'Shears : Cutting' is a tool and its function, making option B the correct analogous pair. Other options do not correctly match tool-function relationships.

The analogy compares 'Comets' to 'Stars' as 'Stars' relate to 'Satellites'. Both pairs consist of celestial or heavenly bodies, making option D the best fit. Other options are either factually incorrect or less relevant to the analogy.

The analogy compares a group of people to their place of worship. Jews : Synagogue is a people-to-worship-place analogy. Parsis : Temple correctly matches this pattern, as Parsis worship in temples. Other options either mismatch the worship place or are not analogous pairs.

Kwanza, Franc, and Lempira are all names of currencies used in different countries, making option D the correct analogy.

Hiss, hoot, and trumpet are all sounds produced by certain creatures: hiss by snakes, hoot by owls, and trumpet by elephants. This makes option A the correct analogy. The other options do not accurately describe these sounds.

Vesuvius, Etna, and Kilimanjaro are all volcanoes located in different parts of the world, making option A the correct analogy. The other options are factually incorrect as Etna and Vesuvius are volcanoes in Italy, Kilimanjaro is a volcano in Africa, and none are hills, island countries, or in polar regions.

The analogy Fan : Sweat suggests a relationship where the first causes or affects the second. A fan helps reduce sweat by cooling. Similarly, Fire produces Smoke as a direct result. Therefore, Fire : Smoke is the correct analogous pair. Option B (Rain : Drought) is an antonymous pair, not analogous.

Love, respect, and sympathy are all feelings or emotions experienced by people. Option B correctly identifies their common nature, making it the best analogy choice.

All three animals—crocodile, chameleon, and tortoise—are reptiles, which is the common analogy linking them. The other options are incorrect because not all have hard shells, live near water, or change color.

The Analects, Zend Avesta, and Torah are all names of religious texts associated with Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, and Judaism respectively, making option D the correct analogy.

The analogy 'Relax : Work' represents opposite actions or states. Among the options, 'Fresh : Stale' are clear opposites, matching the relationship in the question. 'Smile : Laugh' are related but not opposites, 'Play : Cheat' and 'Lunch : Dinner' do not represent opposites. Therefore, option D is the correct analogous pair.