Analogy: General Intelligence or Reasoning MCQ Question with Answer
The dictionary meaning of analogy is corresponding items or correspondence. In this chapter we have to find a
particular relationship from the given relationship. In competitive exams like SSC, UPSC, IBPS RAIL, BANK, etc this is given to check one’s overall knowledge, power of reasoning and ability to think concisely and accurately.
Directions ( Q 21- 30) : In each of the following questions, there is a certain relationship between two given words on one side of: : and one word is given on another side of: : while another word is to be found from the given alternatives f having the same relation with this word as the words of the given pair bear. Choose the correct alternative.
Q21. Moon : Satellite : : Earths : ?
(a) Sun
(b) Planet
(c) Solar system
(d) Asteroid
Answer: (b) Explanation: Moon is a satellite and earth is a planet |
Q22. Forecast : Future : : Regret : ?
(a) Present
(b) Atone
(c) Past
(d) Sins
Answer: (c) Explanation: Forecast is for future happenings and Regret is for past, actions |
Q23. Influenza : Virus : : Typhoid : ?
(a) Bacillus
(b) Parasite
(c) Protozoa
(d) Bacteria
Answer: (d) Explanation: First is a disease caused by the second. |
Q24. Fear : Threat : : Anger : ?
(a) Compulsion
(b) Panic
(c) Provocation
(d) Force
Answer: (c) Explanation: First arises from the second. |
Q25. Melt : Liquid : : Freeze : ?
(a) Ice
(b) Condense
(c) Solid
(d) Crystal
Answer: (c) Explanation: First is the process of formation of the second. |
Q26. Clock : Time : : Thermometer : ?
(a) Heat
(b) Radiation
(c) Energy
(d) Temperature
Answer: (d) Explanation: First is an instrument to measure the second. |
Q27. Muslims : Mosque : : Sikhs : ?
(a) Golden Temple
(b) Medina
(c) Fire Temple
(d) Gurudwara
Answer: (d) Explanation: Second is the place of worship for the first. Muslims are praying at Mosque. Similarly, Sikhs are praying at Gurudwara. |
Q28. Paw : Cat :: Hoof : ?
(a) Horse
(b) Lion
(c) Lamb
(d) Elephant
Answer: (a) Explanation: First is the name given to the foot of the second. |
Q29. Book : Critic :: Building : ?
(a) Engineer
(b) Contractor
(c) Weigher
(d) Appraiser
Answer: (d) Explanation: Second evaluates and comments on the first. |
Q30. Court : Justice :: School : ?
(a) Teacher
(b) Student
(c) Ignorance
(d) Education
Answer: (d) Explanation: First is the place where second is imparted. |