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Dog : Bark : : Goat : _______?

Correct answer: A

A
Bleat
Correct
B
Howl
C
Grunt
D
Bray
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares the sound made by the first animal to the sound made by the second. Dogs bark, and goats bleat, so the correct answer is 'Bleat'.

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Dungeon : Confinement :: Asylum : ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Refuge
Correct
B
Mercy
C
Truancy
D
Remorse
Explanation and memory cue

A dungeon is a place of confinement, so the analogy asks for a word that relates to asylum in the same way. An asylum is a place of refuge or shelter, making 'Refuge' the correct answer.

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Gun : Bullet :: Chimney : ?

Correct answer: D

A
Ground
B
House
C
Roof
D
Smoke
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a gun to a bullet, where the bullet is what comes out of the gun. Similarly, smoke is what comes out of a chimney, making 'Smoke' the correct answer.

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Man : Biography :: Nation : _________?

Correct answer: D

A
Leader
B
People
C
Geography
D
History
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

A biography is the story of a man's life, similarly, history is the story of a nation's past. Therefore, the analogy Man : Biography :: Nation : History is correct.

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Fruit : Banana :: Mammal : ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Cow
Correct
B
Snake
C
Fish
D
Sparrow
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a category to an example within that category. A banana is a type of fruit, and similarly, a cow is a type of mammal. The other options (snake, fish, sparrow) do not belong to the mammal category.

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Cricket : Bat :: Hockey : _________?

Correct answer: B

A
Field
B
Stick
Correct
C
Player
D
Ball
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares the main equipment used in two sports: a cricket bat is to cricket as a hockey stick is to hockey. Therefore, 'Stick' is the correct answer.

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Muslims : Mosque :: Sikhs : ______?

Correct answer: D

A
Golden Temple
B
Medina
C
Fire Temple
D
Gurudwara
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a religious group to their place of worship. Muslims worship in a Mosque, and Sikhs worship in a Gurudwara, making option D the correct answer.

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Drama : Stage :: Tennis : ________?

Correct answer: C

A
Tournament
B
Net
C
Court
Correct
D
Racket
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a form of performance or activity to the place where it occurs. Drama is performed on a stage, similarly, tennis is played on a court. Hence, 'Court' is the correct answer.

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Country : President :: State : ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Governor
Correct
B
Minister
C
Chief Minister
D
Citizen
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares the leader of a country to the leader of a state. Since the President is the head of a country, the equivalent head of a state is the Governor, making option A correct.

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Moon : Satellite :: Earth : ________?

Correct answer: B

A
Sun
B
Planet
Correct
C
Solar System
D
Asteroid
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares 'Moon' to 'Satellite' as 'Earth' to 'Planet'. The Moon is a natural satellite of Earth, meaning it orbits Earth. Earth itself is a planet, which is a large celestial body orbiting the Sun. The original analogy incorrectly matched Earth to 'Solar System', which is a system containing Earth, not a category or type of Earth. The correct analogy is Moon : Satellite :: Earth : Planet, because the Moon is a type of satellite, and Earth is a type of planet.

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Nurture : Neglect :: Denigrate : ______?

Correct answer: B

A
Reveal
B
Extol
Correct
C
Recognise
D
Calumniate
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares pairs of words with opposite meanings. 'Nurture' is the opposite of 'Neglect'. Similarly, 'Denigrate' means to criticize unfairly or defame, so its opposite should be a word meaning to praise or honor. Among the options, 'Extol' means to praise highly and is the correct opposite of 'Denigrate'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'B' (Extol).

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Flower : Bud :: Plant : ?

Correct answer: A

A
Seed
Correct
B
Taste
C
Flower
D
Twig
Explanation and memory cue

A bud is the initial stage from which a flower develops, just as a seed is the initial stage from which a plant grows. Therefore, the correct analogy is Flower : Bud :: Plant : Seed.

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Conscience : Wrong :: Police : ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Thief
Correct
B
Law
C
Discipline
D
Crime
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares 'Conscience' to 'Wrong' as conscience helps recognize wrong actions; similarly, 'Police' relate to 'Thief' because police catch or control thieves. 'Crime' is related to police but does not fit the analogy as directly as 'Thief'.

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Enough : Excess :: Sufficiency : ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Adequacy
Correct
B
Surplus
C
Competency
D
Import
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares pairs of words with similar meanings. 'Enough' is similar in meaning to 'Adequacy', while 'Excess' is more like 'Surplus'. Therefore, the correct analogy is 'Enough : Adequacy :: Sufficiency : Adequacy', making 'Adequacy' the correct answer.

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Glucose : Carbohydrate :: Soybean : _________?

Correct answer: A

A
Proteins
Correct
B
Vitamins
C
Minerals
D
Legumes
Explanation and memory cue

Glucose is a type of carbohydrate, so the analogy asks for the category to which soybean belongs. Soybean is a source of proteins, making 'Proteins' the correct analogous category.

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Scrap : Food :: Lees : ________?

Correct answer: C

A
Bread
B
Tea
C
Wine
Correct
D
Rice
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares 'Scrap' to 'Food' as 'Lees' to 'Wine'. 'Scrap' is the residue or leftover from food, similarly, 'Lees' are the sediment or residue left after wine fermentation. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Wine'.

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Food : Stomach :: Fuel : ________?

Correct answer: C

A
Plane
B
Truck
C
Engine
Correct
D
Automobile
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares the relationship between food and stomach to fuel and engine. Just as the stomach processes food to provide energy for the body, the engine uses fuel to power a vehicle. Therefore, 'Engine' is the correct answer.

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Engineer : Map :: Bricklayer : ________?

Correct answer: C

A
Design
B
Templet
C
Mould
Correct
D
Cement
Explanation and memory cue

An engineer uses a map as a tool to guide construction or planning, similarly, a bricklayer uses a mould to shape bricks. Therefore, the correct analogy is 'Bricklayer : Mould'.

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Drill : Bore :: Sieve : ________?

Correct answer: B

A
Thresh
B
Sift
Correct
C
Pry
D
Rinse
Explanation and memory cue

A drill is used to bore holes, similarly a sieve is used to sift materials. Thus, the correct analogy is 'Sieve : Sift'.

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Influenza : Virus :: Typhoid : ________?

Correct answer: D

A
Bacillus
B
Parasite
C
Protozoa
D
Bacteria
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Influenza is caused by a virus, and typhoid is caused by bacteria (Salmonella typhi). Therefore, the correct analogy is Influenza : Virus :: Typhoid : Bacteria.

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House : Garbage :: Ore : ________?

Correct answer: B

A
Rubbish
B
Gangue
Correct
C
Sand
D
Dregs
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a house to garbage, where garbage is the unwanted or waste material from a house. Similarly, ore is a mineral from which valuable metals are extracted, and gangue is the worthless material that surrounds or is mixed with the ore. Thus, gangue is to ore as garbage is to house.

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Tile : Mosaic :: Knot : _______?

Correct answer: C

A
Embroidery
B
Abacus
C
Macrame
Correct
D
Easel
Explanation and memory cue

A mosaic is made up of many tiles arranged together, just as macrame is created by tying many knots together. Therefore, the relationship between 'Tile' and 'Mosaic' is analogous to that between 'Knot' and 'Macrame'.

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Poodle : Dog :: Moose : ______?

Correct answer: D

A
Duck
B
Donkey
C
Fowl
D
Deer
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a specific type to its general category: a Poodle is a type of Dog, just as a Moose is a type of Deer. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

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Malaria : Disease :: Spear : ________?

Correct answer: A

A
Wound
Correct
B
Sword
C
Weapon
D
Death
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a disease to its effect or result. Malaria causes disease, and a spear causes a wound. Therefore, the correct analogy is Malaria : Disease :: Spear : Wound.

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Cobbler : Leather :: Carpenter : ________?

Correct answer: B

A
Furniture
B
Wood
Correct
C
Hammer
D
Chair
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares a cobbler with the material they work on, leather. Similarly, a carpenter works with wood. Hence, the correct answer is 'Wood'.