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The analogy compares types or degrees of feelings: Love is related to Adoration as Infatuation is related to a similar but distinct emotional state. Love and Adoration are deeply connected feelings, with Adoration being a form of deep love. Infatuation, however, is a more superficial, intense, and often short-lived passion or attraction, not directly analogous to Smile : Frown : Anger or the other options given. The options A, B, and C do not form a clear or correct analogy with the original pair. Therefore, the best answer is D (None of these) as none of the options correctly complete the analogy.

The analogy compares times of the day to seasons of the year, both representing sequential periods within a larger cycle. Morning, Evening, and Dusk are parts of a day, just as Summer, Winter, and Autumn are parts of a year, making option C the correct analogy.

The pair 'Chalk : Blackboard' shows a relationship where the first item is used on the second. Similarly, 'Ink : Paper' represents ink being used on paper, making it the analogous pair.

Kittiwake, Gull, and Albatross are all types of sea birds, making option D the correct analogy. They are not breeds of fish, nor are they specifically found in ponds, although they feed on fish, the more precise commonality is that they are sea birds.

The analogy compares advertising platforms associated with different media. A Newspaper uses a Hoarding (billboard) as an outdoor advertising platform. Similarly, Television uses Broadcast as its advertising and content delivery platform. 'Broadcast' is the correct term for the medium through which television content and advertisements are transmitted to the audience, making option C the best fit. 'Media' is a broad category that includes both Newspaper and Television, but it is not an advertising platform analogous to Hoarding. Therefore, the correct analogy is Newspaper : Hoarding :: Television : Broadcast.

Sapphire, Ruby, and Topaz are all precious stones used in jewelry, making option C the correct analogy. They are not fishes, and while some can be used as abrasives, the primary commonality is that they are precious stones.

The phrase "Be all ears" means to listen very attentively or with great interest. Option B correctly captures this meaning, while the other options do not.

An epitaph is a brief statement or summary commemorating a deceased person, often inscribed on a tombstone. The other options do not fit this definition.

The word 'foment' means to instigate or stir up, especially something negative like trouble or rebellion. 'Incite' is a direct synonym, meaning to provoke or encourage action, making option A correct.

The phrase 'every now and then' means 'occasionally' or 'from time to time,' indicating something happens sometimes but not regularly or always.

A 'Heretic' is someone who holds beliefs or opinions that go against the established doctrines of a religion, thus acting against religion. The other options do not specifically mean acting against religion.

The word 'bureaucracy' is spelled correctly, while the other options contain misspellings. Therefore, option A is the correct choice.

The idiom "a pipe dream" refers to an unrealistic or impracticable plan or hope, something that is unlikely to happen. Therefore, option C is correct.

The word 'foible' means a minor weakness or flaw in someone's character. Its antonym is 'forte', which means a person's strong point or strength. Therefore, option C is correct.

The correct preposition to use with illnesses is 'with', so 'He is down with Malaria' is the correct phrase. Other options do not fit standard English usage in this context.

The idiom 'flogging a dead horse' means wasting time and effort on a hopeless or futile task, which matches option D.

The word 'emaciated' means extremely thin or wasted away, usually due to illness or lack of food. Therefore, 'Very thin' is the most appropriate synonym among the options provided.

In the sentence, 'captain' describes the role assigned to Babar Azam, serving as an object complement that renames or describes the direct object 'Babar Azam' after the verb 'made'.

Somniloquy is the medical term for talking during sleep, making option A the correct answer. Somniferous means sleep-inducing, and somnambulant refers to sleepwalking, so they are incorrect here.

The correct preposition to use with 'adhere' in this context is 'to', as in 'adhere to your promise', meaning to follow or stick to it.

The correct collective noun for a group of asses (donkeys) includes 'pace' and 'herd'. Other valid terms are 'band', 'coffle', and 'drove'. 'Flock' is generally used for birds and sheep, not for asses. 'Gang' is not commonly used for asses. Therefore, the best answer among the options given is 'A' (Pace).

The word 'perilous' means dangerous or risky. Its antonym is 'safe,' which means free from danger or risk. The other options do not relate to danger or safety.

The correct collective noun for a group of apes is 'shrewdness.' This term dates back to the 15th century and originally implied playfulness or mischief, but today it denotes intelligence and astuteness. While 'pod' is a collective noun used for some animals like whales or seals, it is not correct for apes. Other options like 'herd' and 'drove' refer to different animals. Therefore, 'shrewdness' is the accurate collective noun for apes.

The term 'Matinee' specifically refers to a cinema or theater show held in the afternoon. The other options do not relate to this meaning: 'Propensity' means a natural tendency, 'Retaliate' means to respond to an attack, and 'Eternal' means lasting forever.

Option A, "Fanaticism," is the correct spelling of the word meaning excessive zeal or enthusiasm. The other options contain spelling errors such as incorrect vowels or letter arrangements.