3rd Class Mental Ability Analogy 372 Analogy

Analogy

 

Learning Objectives

• To get aware of analogy.
• Increasing interest about this segment of reasoning.7
• Improving the general awareness.
• Increasing the word power.

 

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.

 

1. Farmer: Field
2. Warrior: Battlefield
3. Engineer: Site
4. Sailor: Ship
5. Pilot: Cockpit
6. Beautician: Parlour
7. Artist: Theatre
8. Actor: Stage
9. Mechanic: Garage
10. Lawyer: Court
11. Scientist: Laboratory
12. Teacher: School
13. Doctor: Hospital
14. Clerk: Office
15. Servant: House
16. Driver: Vehicle
17. Grocer: Shop
18. Painter: Gallery
19. Waiter: Restaurant
20. Worker: Factory
21. Umpire: Pitch
22. Gambler: Casino

Example-1

 

1. Doctor is related to Patient in the same way Lawyer is related to _____.

(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).

 

2. Chef is related to Restaurant in the same way Druggist is related to _____.

(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.

 

1. Bee: Apiary
2. Cattle: Shed
3. Lion: Den
4. Poultry: Farm

Horse: Stable

 

Example-2

 

        

1. Horse: Stable :: Fish : ?

(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).

 

2. Lion: Den :: Monks : ?

(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.

 

1. Farmer: Crop
2. Hunter: Prey
3. Carpenter: Furniture
4. Author: Book
5. Goldsmith: Ornaments
6. Butcher: Meat
7. Cobbler: Shoes
8. Poet: Poem
9. Dramatist: Play
10. Architect: Design
11. Chef: Food
12. Producer: Film
13. Choreographer: Ballet

 

Example-3

 

1. Mason is related to:

(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).

 

2. Tailor is related to:

(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.

 

1. Horse : Pony
2. Hen : Chicken
3. Sheep : Lamb
4. Butterfly : Caterpillar
5. Insect: Larva
6. Dog : Pony

 

Example-4

 

1. Cow is related to:

(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).

 

2. Cat is related to:

(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.

 

1. Shield: Guard              
2. Sword: Slaughter
3. Mattock: Dig
4. Filter: Purify
5. Steering: Drive
6. Pen: Write
7. Spanner: Grip
8. Spoon: Feed
9. Microscope: Magnify
10. Spade: Dig
11. Shovel: Scoop
12. Chisel: Carve
13. Oar: Row

 

Example-5

 

1. Axe is related to:

(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).

 

2. Auger is related to:

(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.

 

1. Carpenter: Saw
2. Woodcutter: Axe
3. Tailor: Needle
4. Labourer: Spade
5. Soldier: Gun
6. Sculptor: Chisel
7. Mason: Plumbline
8. Chef: Knife

 

Example-6

 

1. Farmer is related to:

(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).

 

2. Doctor is related to:

(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.

 

1. Taj Mahal: Agra
2. Red Fort: New Delhi
3. Qutub Minar: New Delhi
4. Santiniketan: Bolpur
5. India Gate: New Delhi
6. Gateway of India: Mumbai
7. Taj Hotel: Mumbai
8. Jama Masjid: New Delhi
9. Char Minar: Hyderabad
10. Agra Fort: Agra
11. Gol Ghar: Patna
12. Eiffe I Tower: Paris
13. White House: Washington DC
14. Rashtrapati Bhavan: New Delhi

Example-7

 

1. Fatehpur Sikri is related to:

(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).

 

2. Gol Gumbaz is related to:

(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

 

1. Butter: Milk
2. Jaggery : Sugarcane
3. Omelette : Egg
4. Wine : Grapes             
5. Furniture : Wood
6. Shoes : Leather
7. Pullover: Wool
8. Metal: Ore
9. Rubber: Latex
10. Prism : Glass
11. Fabric : yarn
12. Cloth : Fibre
13. Road : Asphalt
14. Book : Paper
15. Sack : Jute
16. Wall: Brick

 

Example-8

 

1. Curd is related to:

(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).

 

2. Roti is related to:

(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

 

1. Mass: Kilogram
2. Force: Newton
3. Energy: Joule
4. Resistance: Ohm
5. Volume: Litre
6. Angle: Radian
7. Power: Watt
8. Potential: Volt
9. Work: Jule
10. Time: Second
11. Current: Ampere
12. Luminosity: Canadela
13. Pressure: Pascal
14. Area: Hectare
15. Temperature: Degrees
16. Conductivity: Mho
17. Magnetic field: Oersted
18. Length: Metre

 

Individual and Group

 

1. Cattle: Herd
2. Flowers: Bouquet
3. Grapes: Bunch
4. Singer: Chorus
5. Artist: Troupe
6. Fish: Shoal
7. Sheep: Flock
8. Riders: Cavalcade
9. Bees: Swarm
10. Man: Crowd
11. Soldiers: Army
12. Nomads: Horde
13. Sailors: Crew

 

Male and Female

 

1. Dog: Bitch
2. Stag: Doe
3. Son: Daughter
4. Lion: Lioness
5. Sorcerer: Sorceress
6. Drone: Bee
7. Gentleman: Lady
8. Nephew: Niece
9. Tiger: Tigress
10. Horse: Mare

 

Individual and Class

 

1. Man: Mammal
2. Ostrich: Bird
3. Snake: Reptile
4. Butterfly: Insect
5. Whale: Mammal
6. Rat: Rodent
7. Lizard: Reptile

 

Study and Topic

 

1. Seismology: Earthquakes
2. Botany: Plants
3. Onomatology: Names
4. Ethnology: Human Races
5. Ontology: Reality
6. Herpetology: Amphibians
7. Pathology: Diseases
8. Astrology: Future
9. Anthropology: Man
10. Palaeography: Writing
11. Ichthyology: Fishes
12. Semantics: Language
13. Nephrology: Kidney
14. Conchology: Skull
15. Hematology: Blood
16. Craniology: Skull
17. Mycology: Fungi
18. Entomology: Insects
19. Zoology: Animals
20. Occultism: Supernatural
21. Oclogy: Egg
22. Virology: Viruses
23. Malacology: Molluscs
24. Palaeontology: Fossils
25. Pedology: Soil
26. Taxonomy: Classification
27. Orography: Mountains
28. Selenography: Moon
29. Eccrinology: Secretions
30. Histology: Tissues
31. Nidology: Nests
32. Cardiology: Heart
33. Phycology: Algae
34. Bryology: Bryophytes
35. Ornithology: Birds

 

Part and Whole Relationship

 

1. Lead : Pencil
2. Kitchen : House
3. Blade : Fan
4. Window : Room
5. Cockpit: Aeroplane
6. Chapter: Book
7. Nib : Pen

 

Word and Intensity

 

1. Wish: Desire
2. Kindle: Burn
3. Sink: Drown
4. Quarrel: War
5. Error: Blunder
6. Anger: Rage
7. Famous: Renowned
8. Unhappy: Sad
9. Refuse: Deny
10. Crime: Sin
11. Moist: Drench

 

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

 

1. Identify the relationship between the pair of figures given on either side of:: and then find the missing figure.

 

           

            (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.