Analogy


Direction: In the following questions their words are given, first two words bear a certain relationship between them, based on that find a word from the option that will bear same relation with the third word.

  1. Mycology : Fungi : : pedology : ?









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    'Mycology' is the study of 'Fungi', in the same way 'Pedology' is the study of 'Soil'.

    Correct Option: D

    'Mycology' is the study of 'Fungi', in the same way 'Pedology' is the study of 'Soil'.


Direction: Select the option which is having similar analogy vis - a - vis the analogy given in the question.

  1. If stallion' is for 'More' then









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    A' Stallion' is a male-horse while a 'More ' is a female horse
    Therefore, the relationship is male : Female. In options (a), (c) and (d) this relationship is inverted.

    Correct Option: B

    A' Stallion' is a male-horse while a 'More ' is a female horse
    Therefore, the relationship is male : Female. In options (a), (c) and (d) this relationship is inverted. In option (b) 'Ram', a male sheep, proceeds 'ewe' a female sheep.



  1. IF ' Asinine' is for 'Donkey', then









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    'Asinine' means 'foolish' ; or like a donkey, similarly 'Vulpine' means 'Cunning' or resembling a 'fox' . 'Avian' means 'of or pertaining to birds' in general, and not specifically doves. Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

    Correct Option: A

    'Asinine' means 'foolish' ; or like a donkey, similarly 'Vulpine' means 'Cunning' or resembling a 'fox' . 'Avian' means 'of or pertaining to birds' in general, and not specifically doves. Hence, the correct answer is option (a).


  1. Activate : Detonate : :









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    Both the words are opposite in meaning

    Correct Option: B

    Both the words are opposite in meaning



Direction: The following questions consist of two words having a certain relationship to each other select the alternative whose words are having the same relationship amongst them.

  1. Nuts : Bolts









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    As 'Nuts' are covered with 'bolts' in the same way a 'Naked' is covered with 'Clothes'

    Correct Option: C

    As 'Nuts' are covered with 'bolts' in the same way a 'Naked' is covered with 'Clothes'