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The analogy 'Partridge : Covery' refers to a partridge being part of a group called a 'covey' (sometimes spelled 'covery'). This is a collective noun for a group of partridges. Similarly, 'Goods : Consignment' relates goods to a batch or shipment called a consignment, which is a commercial term for goods sent to an agent for sale or shipment while ownership remains with the sender until sold. Other options do not correctly represent such a collective or group relationship. Therefore, option D is the best analogous pair.

The pair 'Cat : Mouse' represents a predator-prey relationship. Similarly, 'Bird : Worm' also shows a predator-prey relationship, making option C the correct analogous pair.

The analogy compares a professional to the tool they commonly use. A surgeon uses a scalpel, just as a sculptor uses a chisel, making option C the correct analogous pair.

The pair 'Sprain : Fracture' represents two types of injuries affecting the musculoskeletal system: a sprain is an injury to ligaments (soft tissue), while a fracture is a break in the bone (hard tissue). Both are injuries but differ in the type of tissue affected. The analogous pair should reflect a similar relationship of degree or intensity within a related concept. Option B, 'Excitement : Frenzy,' shows a relationship of increasing intensity or degree within emotional states, which is analogous to the relationship between sprain and fracture as both are injuries but differ in severity or type. Option D, 'Fever : Malaria,' represents a symptom-disease relationship, which is not analogous to the injury-type relationship in the original pair. Therefore, the correct analogous pair is B.

The analogy 'Balance : Weigh' relates an instrument to its function. A balance is used to weigh objects. Similarly, a radar is used for detection. Hence, 'Radar : Detection' is the correct analogous pair.

Prairies are large grassland areas primarily found in North America, while Downs refer to rolling grasslands or chalk hills commonly found in Australia. Thus, the analogy correctly matches Prairies to North America and Downs to Australia.

The analogy compares 'Food' to 'Fad' where a fad is a temporary popular trend related to food. The question asks for a similar relationship with 'Religion'. Among the options, 'Superstition' best fits as it represents irrational or unfounded beliefs often associated with religion, similar to how a fad is a transient trend related to food. 'Mythology' refers to traditional stories or beliefs that form a broader and more established part of religion, not a fleeting or superficial trend. 'Crucifixion' is a specific event in Christianity and 'Notion' is too vague. Therefore, 'Superstition' is the most appropriate answer to complete the analogy.

The phrase 'Necessity : Invention' reflects the idea that necessity drives invention. Similarly, 'Curiosity : Knowledge' shows that curiosity leads to knowledge, making them analogous pairs. The other options do not show this cause-effect or generative relationship.

The analogy 'Hillock : Mountain' represents a smaller form to a larger form of a similar natural feature. Similarly, 'Bush : Forest' represents a smaller form (bush) to a larger form (forest) of vegetation, making option C the correct analogous pair.

Christians traditionally practice burial as a method of handling the dead, whereas Hindus traditionally practice cremation. Thus, the analogy compares the customary funeral practices of the two religions.