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A portfolio is a collection of securities, just as a panel is a group composed of jurors. Both pairs show a whole-to-part relationship where the first term is a collection or group made up of the second term.

The pair 'Ornaments : Body' shows that ornaments decorate or adorn the body. Similarly, 'Murals : Wall' shows that murals decorate or adorn walls, making option A the correct analogous pair.

The Lok Sabha is a part of the Legislature, just as the President is a part of the Executive branch. This analogy shows the relationship between a component and the larger system it belongs to.

The pair 'Proctor : Supervise' shows a relationship where a proctor is someone who supervises. Similarly, 'Prodigal : Squander' shows a relationship where a prodigal person is one who squanders resources. Both pairs relate a noun to an action typically associated with that noun.

A buoy marks or guides a channel, similar to how a white line marks or guides a highway. Both pairs show an object that helps define or guide a path. Option D (Road map : Travel) is less direct because a road map facilitates travel but is not analogous to a buoy marking a channel.

The analogy 'Appointment : Ability' suggests a relationship where an appointment is given based on ability or merit. Among the options, 'Promotion : Merit' best mirrors this relationship, as a promotion is typically granted based on merit. The original correct answer 'D' (Examination : Success) implies a cause-effect relationship, which is less directly analogous to the original pair. Therefore, option C is the most appropriate analogous pair.

A thermometer measures temperature, just as a cardiograph measures heart rate. Both pairs show an instrument and the quantity it measures, making them analogous.

The pair 'Mad : Insane' shows two words with similar meanings (synonyms). Among the options, 'Slim : Thin' is also a pair of synonyms, making it the correct analogous pair.

The analogy 'Carpenter : Furniture' relates a person to the object they create. Similarly, a 'Mason' is a person who builds a 'Wall', making option C the correct analogous pair.

The analogy 'Soldier : Regiment' shows a part-to-whole relationship where a soldier is a member of a regiment. Similarly, a 'Sailor' is a member of a 'Crew', making option C the correct analogous pair.