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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Patrol is related to Security in the same way as Insurance is related to?

Correct answer: B

A
Money
B
Protection
Correct
C
Policy
D
Finance
Explanation and memory cue

Patrol is an activity related to providing Security, similarly, Insurance is related to providing Protection. Both pairs show a relationship where the first word is an action or service that ensures the second word's concept.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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English

Lotus is related to Cuticle in the same way as Fish is related to?

Correct answer: A

A
Scales
Correct
B
Gills
C
Tail
D
Wings
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a characteristic part of one entity to another: a lotus has a cuticle (a protective outer layer), similarly, a fish has scales (its protective outer covering). Hence, 'Lotus is related to Cuticle' as 'Fish is related to Scales'.

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Ostrich is related to Antelope in the same way as Egret is related to?

Correct answer: A

A
Cow
Correct
B
Buffalo
C
Camel
D
Zebra
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy is based on the symbiotic relationships between animals. Ostriches often follow antelopes in the wild to benefit from their alertness to predators. Similarly, egrets are commonly seen perched on cows, feeding on insects and ticks on their bodies. This mutualistic relationship is a classic example used in textbooks and competitive exams. Among the options, 'Cow' is the most appropriate answer as it reflects the known ecological relationship with the egret, analogous to the ostrich-antelope relationship.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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English

Symphony is related to Composer in the same way as Fresco is related to?

Correct answer: A

A
Painter
Correct
B
Inventor
C
Singer
D
Writer
Explanation and memory cue

A symphony is a musical composition created by a composer, similarly, a fresco is a type of artwork created by a painter. Thus, the relationship is between a work and its creator.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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English

Constitution is to Amendment as Book is to?

Correct answer: A

A
Errata
Correct
B
Contents
C
Preface
D
Acknowledgement
Explanation and memory cue

An amendment is a correction or change made to a constitution, similarly, errata are corrections or errors noted in a book. Thus, the relationship between Constitution and Amendment parallels that between Book and Errata.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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English

Satyajit is related to Films in the same way as Picasso is related to?

Correct answer: D

A
Literature
B
Drama
C
Poetry
D
Painting
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Satyajit Ray is a renowned filmmaker, so his relation is to Films. Picasso is famously known as a painter, so his relation is to Painting. Hence, the analogy is correct.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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English

Water is related to Ocean in the same way as Snow is related to?

Correct answer: C

A
Peaks
B
Hail
C
Glacier
Correct
D
Mountain
Explanation and memory cue

Water is the basic substance that makes up the ocean, similarly, snow is a fundamental component of glaciers. Thus, the relationship is that of a substance to a larger formation composed of it.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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English

Abduction is related to Kidnapping in the same way as Larceny is related to?

Correct answer: A

A
Theft
Correct
B
Crime
C
Blackmail
D
Sin
Explanation and memory cue

Abduction is a specific form of kidnapping, just as larceny is a specific form of theft. Therefore, the relationship is between a specific crime and its broader category.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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English

Poison is related to Socrates in the same way as Crucifixion is related to?

Correct answer: A

A
Jesus
Correct
B
Christians
C
Aristotle
D
Church
Explanation and memory cue

Socrates is famously associated with poison (hemlock) as the method of his death, just as Jesus is associated with crucifixion as the method of his death. Therefore, the correct analogy pairs poison with Socrates and crucifixion with Jesus.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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English

Ploughing is to Aeration as Manuring is to?

Correct answer: B

A
Fertile
B
Replenishment
Correct
C
Earthing
D
Agriculture
Explanation and memory cue

Ploughing helps in aeration of the soil by loosening it, similarly, manuring helps in replenishment of soil nutrients. Hence, the correct analogy is Manuring is to Replenishment.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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Summit is related to Apex in the same way as Summon is related to?

Correct answer: A

A
Court
Correct
B
Judge
C
Witness
D
Backon
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares 'Summit' to 'Apex' as both mean the highest point or peak. 'Summit' refers to the topmost surface or highest point of something, especially a mountain, while 'Apex' refers to the tip or vertex where lines converge, also indicating the highest point. Similarly, 'Summon' is related to 'Court' because a summon is a legal document issued by a court ordering a person to appear before it. While a judge may issue or be involved in the process, the summon is formally issued by the court. Therefore, the best analogy match is 'Court'. Option D 'Backon' is not a valid English word, and options B 'Judge' and C 'Witness' are related but less directly analogous than 'Court'.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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English

Clue is related to Mystery in the same way as Warning is related to?

Correct answer: B

A
Disaster
B
Precaution
Correct
C
Risk
D
Danger
Explanation and memory cue

A clue helps solve a mystery, so it is related as a helpful indicator. Similarly, a warning is related to precaution because a warning prompts taking precautionary measures to avoid danger or harm.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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English

Boat is related to Sails in the same way as Balloon is related to?

Correct answer: A

A
Hot Air
Correct
B
Rope
C
Nylon
D
Rubber
Explanation and memory cue

A boat uses sails as a means of propulsion, similarly, a balloon uses hot air to rise and move. Thus, 'Hot Air' is the correct analogy to 'Sails' in relation to 'Balloon'.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

easy
English

Hygrometer is to Humidity as Sphygmomanometer is to?

Correct answer: B

A
Pressure
B
Blood Pressure
Correct
C
Precipitation
D
Heart Beat
Explanation and memory cue

A hygrometer measures humidity, and similarly, a sphygmomanometer measures blood pressure. Therefore, the correct analogy is 'Sphygmomanometer is to Blood Pressure.'

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

easy
English

Writer is related to Reader in the same way as Producer is related to?

Correct answer: B

A
Seller
B
Consumer
Correct
C
Creator
D
Contractor
Explanation and memory cue

A 'Writer' produces written content which is then read by a 'Reader'. Similarly, a 'Producer' creates goods or services which are then used by a 'Consumer'. Thus, the relationship between Producer and Consumer parallels that of Writer and Reader.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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English

Bull is related to Draught in the same way as Cow is related to?

Correct answer: B

A
Livestock
B
Milch
Correct
C
Farm
D
Fodder
Explanation and memory cue

A bull is related to draught because bulls are often used as draught animals for pulling loads. Similarly, a cow is related to milch because cows are primarily used for milk production. Thus, the analogy is based on the primary use of the animal.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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English

"Vitro" is related to Glass in the same way as "Ligno" is related to?

Correct answer: D

A
Marble
B
Metal
C
Rock
D
Wood
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

"Vitro" is a Latin root meaning "glass," and "Ligno" is a Latin root meaning "wood." Therefore, Vitro relates to Glass as Ligno relates to Wood.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

easy
English

DDT is related to Abbreviation in the same way as LASER is related to?

Correct answer: B

A
Antithesis
B
Acronym
Correct
C
Epigram
D
Epithet
Explanation and memory cue

DDT is an abbreviation, and LASER is an acronym, which is a specific type of abbreviation formed from the initial letters of words and pronounced as a word. Therefore, LASER relates to 'Acronym' just as DDT relates to 'Abbreviation'.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

easy
English

Teeth is related to Grit in the same way as Fist is related to?

Correct answer: D

A
Blow
B
Hand
C
Open
D
Clench
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares the relationship between 'Teeth' and 'Grit' (to grit teeth means to clench them tightly) to the relationship between 'Fist' and 'Clench' (to clench a fist means to close it tightly). Thus, 'Clench' is the correct answer.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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English

Earth is related to Axis in the same way as Wheel is related to?

Correct answer: D

A
Tyre
B
Car
C
Road
D
Hub
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The Earth rotates around its axis, which is the central line. Similarly, a wheel rotates around its hub, which is the central part. Hence, the relationship is between an object and its central axis of rotation.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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English

Taj Mahal is related to Love in the same way as Jallianwala is related to?

Correct answer: B

A
Amritsar
B
Martyrdom
Correct
C
War
D
Punjab
Explanation and memory cue

The Taj Mahal is famously associated with love as it was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Similarly, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre is associated with martyrdom because many innocent people were killed there, making 'Martyrdom' the correct analogy.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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English

Concert is related to Theatre in the same way as Banquet is related to?

Correct answer: C

A
Hotel
B
Party
C
Feast
Correct
D
Supper
Explanation and memory cue

A concert is an event where music is performed, typically held in a theatre or similar venue. Similarly, a banquet is a large formal meal or feast. Therefore, banquet relates to feast as concert relates to theatre.

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

easy
English

England is related to Ocean in the same way as Greenland is related to?

Correct answer: C

A
Pacific Ocean
B
Atlantic Ocean
C
Arctic Ocean
Correct
D
Antarctic Ocean
Explanation and memory cue

England is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea, but is often associated with the Atlantic Ocean. Greenland is located near the Arctic Ocean, so the analogy relates England to the Atlantic Ocean as Greenland is to the Arctic Ocean. Therefore, the correct answer is Arctic Ocean.

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Idioms and Phrases

easy
English

If "you have a finger in the pie", you are _________ in something.

Correct answer: B

A
Interested
B
Involved
Correct
C
Puzzled
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "have a finger in the pie" means to be involved in or have a share in something. Therefore, the correct answer is B, "Involved."

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Analogies (Related Pair of Words)

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English

Cobra is related to Snake in the same way as Leopard is related to?

Correct answer: C

A
Tiger
B
Lion
C
Cat
Correct
D
Zebra
Explanation and memory cue

A cobra is a specific type of snake, so the analogy is from a specific animal to its broader category (cobra : snake). A leopard is a specific species within the big cat genus Panthera, just like a tiger is another species within the same genus. Therefore, leopard is not a type of tiger, but both are types of big cats. Among the options, 'Cat' is the broader category that includes leopard, tiger, and lion, making it the best analogy. Hence, the correct analogy is Cobra : Snake :: Leopard : Cat.