Category : 3rd Class
Analogy
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Analogy means similarity, likeness or comparison between two objects which have some relationship between them, but in all other respect is dissimilar or different. In questions based on analogy, a particular relationship is given and another similar relationship has to be identified from the alternatives provided. Some of them are given below.
Profession
In these types of questions, two words are given. These words are related to each other in profession. The student is required to find out the relation between the two words and has to choose the correct option from the given alternatives.
Example-1
(a) Customer (b) Accused
(c) Magistrate (d) Client
(e) None of these
Answer (d) is correct.
Explanation: Lawyer is related to Client.
Rest of the options is incorrect because of the correctness of option (d).
(a) Medicine (b) Pharmacy
(c) Store (d) Chemist
(e) None of these
Answer (a) is correct.
Explanation: Druggist is related to Medicine.
Rest of the options is incorrect because of the correctness of option (a).
Dwelling Place
In these types of questions, two words are given. These words are related to each other's dwelling. The student is required to find out the dwelling relation between the two words and has to choose the correct option from the given alternatives.
Horse: Stable
Example-2
(a) Stable (b) Den
(c) Aquarium (d) Aviary
(e) None of these
Answer (c) is correct.
Explanation: Fish lives in Aquarium.
Rest of the options is incorrect because of the correctness of option (c).
(a) Monastery (b) Den
(c) Aquarium (d) Kennel
(e) None of these
Answer (a) is correct.
Explanation: Monks live in Monastery.
Rest of the options is incorrect because of the correctness of option (a).
Product
In this type of questions, two words are given. These words are related to each other in products they are associated with. The student is required to find out the relation between the two words and has to choose the correct option from the given alternatives.
Example-3
(a) Wall (b) Education
(c) Newspaper (d) Play
(e) None of these
Answer (a) is correct.
Explanation: Mason builds a Wall.
Rest of the options is incorrect because of the correctness of option (a).
(a) Wall (b) Clothes
(c) Newspaper (d) Play
(e) None of these
Answer (b) is correct.
Explanation: Tailor stitches Clothes.
Rest of the options is incorrect because of the correctness of option (b).
Relation
In these types of questions, two words are given. These words are related to each other in relation. The student is required to find out the relation between the two words and has to choose the correct option from the given alternatives.
Example-4
(a) Calf (b) Lamb
(c) Cub (d) Child
(e) None of these
Answer (a) is correct.
Explanation: Calf is the young one of Cow.
Rest of the options is incorrect because of the correctness of option (a).
(a) Cub (b) Lamb
(c) Kitten (d) Child
(e) None of these
Answer (c) is correct.
Explanation: Kitten is the young one of Cat.
Rest of the options is incorrect because of the correctness of option (c).
Function
In these types of questions, two words are given. These words are related to each other in Function. The student is required to find out the Function between the two words and has to choose the correct option from the given alternatives.
Example-5
(a) Grinding (b) Cutting
(c) Shooting (d) Sewing
(e) None of these
Answer (b) is correct.
Explanation: Axe is used for Cutting.
Rest of the options is incorrect because of the correctness of option (b).
(a) Grinding (b) Cutting
(c) Boring (d) Shooting
(e) None of these
Answer (c) is correct.
Explanation: Auger is used for Boring.
Rest of the options is incorrect because of the correctness of option (c).
Expertise
In these types of questions, two words are given. These words are related to each other in their Expertise. The student is required to find out the Expertise between the two words and has to choose the correct option from the given alternatives.
Example-6
(a) Pen (b) Scalpel
(c) Harrow (d) Plough
(e) None of these
Answer (d) is correct.
Explanation: Plough is used by farmer.
Rest of the options is incorrect because of the correctness of option (d).
(a) Pen (b) Axe
(c) Harrow (d) Stethoscope
(e) None of these
Answer (d) is correct.
Explanation: Stethoscope is used by doctor.
Rest of the options is incorrect because of the correctness of option (d).
Building and Monuments
In these types of questions, two words are given. These words are related to each other to where building and monument is situated. The student is required to find out the relation between the two words and has to choose the correct option from the given alternatives.
Example-7
(a) Delhi (b) Jaipur
(c) Hyderabad (d) Agra
(e) None of these
Answer (d) is correct.
Explanation: Fatehpur Sikri is situated near Agra.
Rest of the options is incorrect because of the correctness of option (d).
(a) Agra (b) Hyderabad
(c) Delhi (d) Bijapur
(e) None of these
Answer (d) is correct.
Explanation: Gol Gumbaz is situated in Bijapur.
Rest of the options is incorrect because of the correctness of option (d).
Food Product and Ram Material
Example-8
(a) Ghee (b) Bread
(c) Gold (d) Milk
(e) None of these
Answer (d) is correct.
Explanation: Curd is made from Milk.
Rest of the options is incorrect because of the correctness of option (d).
(a) Ghee (b) Wheat
(c) Gold (d) Milk
(e) None of these
Answer (b) is correct.
Explanation: Roti is made from Wheat.
Rest of the options is incorrect because of the correctness of option (b).
Some other Important Analogies
Quantity and Unit
Individual and Group
Male and Female
Individual and Class
Study and Topic
Part and Whole Relationship
Word and Intensity
Image Type of Analogy
In analogy-based questions, we are usually given one pair of images that are connected in a particular way and in the next pair the first image of the second pair is connected in the same way as the first pair.
Example-9
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
(e) None of these
Answer (c) is correct.
Explanation: Look carefully at the pair of figures on the left side of :: and consider their relationship to the second pair.
To play hockey, a hockey stick and a ball is required. In the same way, to play badminton, we need a shuttle bat and a shuttlecock. So, the figure given in option (c) is correct.
Commonly Asked Question
Direction (Q. No. 1 to 5): Study the relationship between two pairs of objects and choose the correct option to complete the analogy.
1.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
(e) None of these
Answer (c) is correct.
2.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
(e) None of these
Answer (a) is correct.
3.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
(e) None of these
Answer (c) is correct.
4.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
(e) None of these
Answer (a) is correct.
5.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
(e) None of these
Answer (a) is correct.
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