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Ecology is related to Environment in the same way as Histology is related to?

Correct answer: C

A
Fossils
B
History
C
Tissues
Correct
D
Hormones
Explanation and memory cue

Ecology studies the relationship between organisms and their environment, similarly, Histology is the study of tissues. Hence, Histology relates to tissues as Ecology relates to the environment.

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Convoy : Ships :: Deputation : ________?

Correct answer: B

A
Voters
B
Representatives
Correct
C
Politicians
D
Writers
Explanation and memory cue

A convoy is a group of ships traveling together, so the analogy asks for a group related to deputation. A deputation is a group of representatives sent to represent others, making 'Representatives' the correct analogous pair.

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Shark : Fish :: Lavender : ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Shrub
Correct
B
Tree
C
Herd
D
Climber
Explanation and memory cue

A shark is a type of fish, so the analogy asks for the category to which lavender belongs. Lavender is a type of shrub, making 'Shrub' the correct answer.

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Receptionist : Office :: Hostess : ________?

Correct answer: D

A
Aircraft
B
Crew
C
Hospital
D
Airport
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a receptionist to an office, indicating the place where the receptionist works. Similarly, a hostess typically works at an airport (e.g., airline hostess). Therefore, the correct answer is 'Airport'.

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Appreciation is related to Reward in the same way as Disgrace is related to?

Correct answer: D

A
Crime
B
Guilt
C
Allegation
D
Punishment
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Appreciation is a positive recognition that often leads to a reward, similarly, disgrace is a negative recognition that often leads to punishment. Hence, the relationship between Disgrace and Punishment mirrors that of Appreciation and Reward.

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English

Drama is related to Scene in the same way as Book is related to?

Correct answer: C

A
Story
B
Page
C
Chapter
Correct
D
Author
Explanation and memory cue

A scene is a part or division of a drama, just as a chapter is a part or division of a book. Therefore, the relationship between Drama and Scene is analogous to the relationship between Book and Chapter.

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Motorcycle is related to Battery in the same way as Life is related to?

Correct answer: B

A
Earth
B
Sun
Correct
C
Moon
D
Star
Explanation and memory cue

A motorcycle requires a battery to function, similarly, life depends on the sun for energy and sustenance. Thus, the relationship is that of a necessary source or support.

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Prose is related to Writing in the same way as Lisp is related to?

Correct answer: C

A
Reading
B
Music
C
Speech
Correct
D
Drawing
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a specific form to its broader category or activity. Prose is a form of writing, so the analogy is looking for a form related to Lisp. Lisp is a programming language, which is a form of programming or coding. Among the options, 'Speech' is the best fit because Lisp is related to programming languages, which are related to the broader category of speech or communication in a conceptual sense. The original answer 'Reading' is incorrect because reading is an activity related to interpreting written language, not a category that Lisp belongs to. Therefore, the correct analogy is: Prose is to Writing as Lisp is to Speech.

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Xylograph : Engraving :: Diorama : ________?

Correct answer: D

A
Painting
B
Exhibition
C
Colouring
D
Staging
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

A xylograph is a type of engraving, so the relationship is that of a specific form to its general process. Similarly, a diorama is a three-dimensional scene that is staged or arranged, so the correct analogy is 'Diorama : Staging'.

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Bag is related to Luggage in the same way as Ship is related to?

Correct answer: C

A
Coal
B
Stock
C
Cargo
Correct
D
Weight
Explanation and memory cue

A bag is a type of luggage, just as a ship carries cargo. Therefore, the relationship is that of a part or type to the whole or function it serves. Hence, 'Cargo' is the correct analogy for 'Ship'.

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Cyclone is related to Anticyclone in the same way as Flood is related to?

Correct answer: D

A
Devastation
B
Havoc
C
River
D
Drought
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

A cyclone and an anticyclone are opposite weather phenomena, just as a flood and a drought are opposite conditions related to water availability. Therefore, the correct analogy is Flood : Drought.

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Foresight : Anticipation :: Insomnia : ________?

Correct answer: C

A
Treatment
B
Disease
C
Sleeplessness
Correct
D
Unrest
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a word to its synonym or meaning: 'Foresight' means 'Anticipation', similarly, 'Insomnia' means 'Sleeplessness'. Therefore, option C is correct.

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Vicuna : Camel :: Rebec : _________?

Correct answer: A

A
Violin
Correct
B
Trumpet
C
Harp
D
Harmonium
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares 'Vicuna : Camel' as both are members of the camel family (Camelidae), with vicuna being a small South American camelid and camel being a larger Old World camelid. Similarly, 'Repec' is a misspelling of 'Rebec,' which is a medieval stringed musical instrument. Among the options, 'Violin' is the closest related instrument to the rebec, as the rebec is a small, pear-shaped, bowed string instrument that is considered an ancestor or relative of the violin family. The other options (Trumpet, Harp, Harmonium) are unrelated types of instruments. Therefore, the best fit to complete the analogy is 'Violin.'

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Swerve is related to Veer in the same way as Rotate is related to?

Correct answer: B

A
Deviate
B
Gyrate
Correct
C
Sway
D
Fluctuate
Explanation and memory cue

Swerve and veer both mean to change direction abruptly or slightly. Similarly, rotate and gyrate both involve turning or spinning movements. Therefore, 'gyrate' is the correct analogy to 'rotate'.

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"Highbrow" is related to "Cultivated" in the same way as "Suave" is related to?

Correct answer: B

A
Elegant
B
Urbane
Correct
C
Stylish
D
Broad-minded
Explanation and memory cue

"Highbrow" and "Cultivated" both relate to sophistication and refined taste. Similarly, "Suave" and "Urbane" both describe smooth, polished, and socially sophisticated manners, making Urbane the best analogy match.

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Wince is related to Pain in the same way as Prostration is related to?

Correct answer: A

A
Discomfiture
Correct
B
Frustration
C
Submissiveness
D
Strained
Explanation and memory cue

Wince is a physical reaction to pain, often a slight involuntary shrinking or grimacing. Similarly, prostration is a physical expression of discomfiture or distress. Therefore, 'Discomfiture' is the best analogy to 'Prostration' as 'Pain' is to 'Wince'.

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Dum Dum : Calcutta :: Palam : ________?

Correct answer: B

A
Kerala
B
Delhi
Correct
C
Madras
D
Bombay
Explanation and memory cue

Dum Dum is an area located near Calcutta (now Kolkata), and similarly, Palam is an area located near Delhi. Hence, the analogy Dum Dum : Calcutta :: Palam : Delhi is correct.

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Seismograph : Earthquakes :: Taseometer : ________?

Correct answer: D

A
Volcanoes
B
Resistances
C
Landslides
D
Strains
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

A seismograph is an instrument that measures earthquakes, similarly, a taseometer is an instrument that measures strains. Thus, the correct analogy is 'Seismograph : Earthquakes :: Taseometer : Strains.'

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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"Thick" is related to "Thin" in the same way as "Idle" is related to?

Correct answer: C

A
Virtuous
B
Business
C
Industrious
Correct
D
Activity
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares opposites: Thick is the opposite of Thin, so Idle should be paired with its opposite, Industrious. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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Betel is related to Chew in the same way as Football is related to?

Correct answer: D

A
Play
B
Run
C
Roll
D
Kick
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Betel is something that is chewed, so the relationship is between an object and the action commonly associated with it. Similarly, football is a ball that is commonly kicked. Therefore, the correct analogy is 'Kick'.

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Drummer is related to Orchestra in the same way as Minister is related to?

Correct answer: D

A
Voter
B
Constituency
C
Cabinet
D
Department
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

A drummer is a member of an orchestra, similarly, a minister is a member of a department (or heads a department). Therefore, the relationship is between a member and the larger organizational unit they belong to. 'Cabinet' is a group of ministers, not the direct organizational unit like 'department'.

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English

Car : Petrol :: Television : ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Electricity
Correct
B
Transmission
C
Entertainment
D
Antenna
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a car to its fuel source, petrol. Similarly, a television requires electricity to operate, making 'Electricity' the correct analogous pair.

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English

Anthropology is related to Man in the same way as Anthology is related to?

Correct answer: D

A
Nature
B
Trees
C
Apes
D
Poems
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Anthropology is the study of humans (man), and similarly, an anthology is a collection of poems or literary works. Thus, the relationship is between a field of study and its subject or a collection and its contents.

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English

Sepia : Cuttlefish :: Merino : ________?

Correct answer: C

A
Camel
B
Goat
C
Sheep
Correct
D
Llama
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a product to its source animal. Sepia (ink) comes from the cuttlefish, and Merino wool comes from the Merino sheep, making 'Sheep' the correct answer.

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English

Doctor is related to Patient in the same way as Lawyer is related to?

Correct answer: D

A
Customer
B
Accused
C
Magistrate
D
Client
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

A doctor provides services to a patient, similarly, a lawyer provides services to a client. Hence, the relationship between doctor and patient is analogous to that between lawyer and client.