Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

Delhi, Agra, and Mathura are all cities situated on the banks of the river Yamuna, making option D the correct analogy. While some of the other options may be partially true, the most precise and shared characteristic is their location along the Yamuna river.

Aphids, weevils, and locusts are all insects known for being plant pests, causing damage to crops and plants. The other options do not accurately describe all three insects.

The pair 'Bruise : Fall' shows a cause and effect relationship where a fall causes a bruise. Similarly, 'Tipsy : Drink' shows that drinking causes a person to become tipsy, making option C the correct analogous pair.

Flood, Fire, and Cyclone are all types of natural disasters that cause damage. Among the options, 'Damage' best represents what these events have in common, whereas 'Earthquake' is another type of disaster but not the same as the given examples.

Tola, Masha, and Ratti are traditional units of weight used in South Asia, especially in measuring precious metals and stones. Hence, option C is correct.

Canoe, yacht, and dinghy are all types of boats, making option C the correct analogy. The other options do not relate to these words.

An apostate is someone who abandons or renounces their religion, just as a traitor is someone who betrays their country. Both pairs show a person who turns against or abandons a larger entity they are associated with, making option B the correct analogous pair.

Count, List, and Weigh are all actions related to measuring or quantifying something. Among the options, 'Measure' best encompasses these actions, making it the correct answer.

Rinderpest and Anthrax are diseases caused by specific pathogens (viruses and bacteria respectively), and Diarrhoea is a condition caused by various pathogens including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Therefore, the best analogy is that all are related to pathogens rather than all being caused by bacteria specifically.

The analogy 'Root : Stem : Branch' refers to parts of a tree. The word that relates similarly to these parts is 'Tree' since root, stem, and branch are components of a tree. 'Leaf' is a part of a tree but does not fit the analogy as well as 'Tree' does.

The pair 'Intelligentsia : Elitist' relates a group of intellectuals (intelligentsia) to a characteristic or social class they are often associated with (elitist). The intelligentsia is a social stratum of educated intellectuals who often hold elite status due to their knowledge and influence. However, 'elitist' refers to the belief or attitude that certain people deserve special privileges due to perceived superiority. Among the options, 'Rabble : Plebeian' (Option C) is the most analogous pair because 'rabble' refers to a disorderly crowd or lower class, and 'plebeian' is a term for common people or lower social class. This pair similarly relates a group to a social class or characteristic. Option B ('Gentry : Public') incorrectly pairs a specific social class (gentry) with the broader public, which is not analogous to the intellectuals-to-elitist relationship. Options A and D do not show analogous relationships. Therefore, the correct analogous pair is C.

Magenta, Fawn, and Turquoise are all names of colors, making option D the correct analogy. The other options incorrectly categorize them as creatures, birds, or stones, which is factually incorrect.

Spinach, fenugreek, and celery are all examples of leafy vegetables commonly used in cooking. This makes option D the correct analogy.

A pulpit, pews, and steeple are all parts associated with a church building, making option B the correct analogy connection.

Hamlet, Macbeth, and Faustus are all famous characters from different dramas, with Hamlet and Macbeth being Shakespearean tragedies and Faustus from Marlowe's play. This makes option C the best analogy.

The analogy 'Berries : Bush' relates a fruit to the specific type of plant it grows on. Berries grow on bushes, which are low, woody plants. Similarly, melons grow on vines, which are trailing or climbing plants. Coffee grows on bushes or small trees, but the term 'plantation' refers to the place where coffee is cultivated, not the plant itself. Therefore, the best analogous pair is 'Melon : Vine' because it matches fruit to the type of plant it grows on, just as berries grow on bushes.

Canoe, Raft, and Wangan are all types of small watercraft used for transportation or recreation. Among the options, 'Dinghy' is also a small boat, making it the correct analogous term.

Vigour, vitality, and stamina all relate to inner strength and energy, indicating physical or mental robustness. Therefore, option D correctly identifies the analogy among the terms.

Madras (now Chennai), Vishakhapatnam, and Rangoon (now Yangon) are all port cities located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal, making option B the correct analogy.

Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec are all provinces in Canada, which is the closest equivalent to 'states' in other countries. The other options are incorrect because these are not cities, tourist places specifically, or known for fine harbours collectively.

Prakrit, Pali, and Sanskrit are all ancient languages historically used in India. This analogy highlights their relationship as old Indian languages, making option C the most accurate choice.

Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael were all renowned European painters of the Renaissance period, making option B the correct analogy.

The analogy is Music : Guitar : Performer, where 'Guitar' is an instrument used to perform music, and the 'Performer' is the person who plays it. Similarly, in Trick : Rope : Acrobat, the 'Rope' is the tool used to perform a 'Trick', and the 'Acrobat' is the person performing it. This maintains the same relationship structure.

The analogy compares a Doctor to a Nurse, where the Doctor is the leader or superior and the Nurse is the subordinate or follower. Similarly, a Leader is the one who leads, and a Follower is the one who follows, making 'Leader' the correct analogous pair.

Kerosene, petrol, and diesel are all types of fuels. Among the options, 'Fuel' correctly represents the category to which all three belong, making it the correct analogy.