Verbal Reasoning

Choose Analogous Pair

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Choose Analogous Pair

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In 'Choose The Analogous Pair' type, a pair of words is given, followed by four pairs of words as alternatives. The candidate is required to choose the pair in which the words bear the same relationship to each other as the words of the given pair bear.

Question 1
Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original of pair of words.
Energy : joule

A
Axe : Grind
B
Ammeter : Current
C
Power : Ampere
D
Resistance : ohm
Correct Answer: Option D

Joule is unit of measuring energy. Similarly, Ohm is the unit of measuring resistance.

Question 2
Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original of pair of words.
Light : Glint

A
Tide : Wave
B
Scent : Whiff
C
Colour : Shade
D
Sound : Blare
Correct Answer: Option D

Glint is a flash of light. Similarly, blare is a loud sound.

Question 3
Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original of pair of words.
Fish : Shoal

A
Audience : Theatre
B
Shark : Schooi
C
Elephant : Flock
D
Whale : Herd
Correct Answer: Option c

A group of fish is called shoal. Similarly, a group of elephants is a called flock.

Question 4
Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original of pair of words.
Darkness : Lamp

A
Fatigue ; Exercise
B
Thirst : Water
C
Medicine : Illness
D
Study : Classroom
Correct Answer: Option B

Just as a lamp eliminates darkness, so also water thirst.

Question 5
Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original of pair of words.
Apostate : Religion

A
Teacher : Education
B
Traitor : Country
C
Potentate : Kingdom
D
Jailer : Law
Correct Answer: Option B

Apostate is one who forsakes religion. Similarly, traitor is one who betrays his country.

Question 6
Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original of pair of words.
Indolence : Beaver

A
Elegance : peacock
B
Ferocity : Lamb
C
Passivity : Cow
D
Joviality : Hyena
Correct Answer: Option A

Just as beaver is known for its indolence, so also peacock is known for its beauty or elegance.

Question 7
Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original of pair of words.
Savage : Civilized

A
Illiterate : Book
B
Dark : Lighted
C
Wild : Animal
D
Brutal : Heroice
Correct Answer: Option B

The antonym of 'savage' is 'civilized'. Similarly, the antonym of 'dark' is lighted.

Question 8
Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words.
Circle : Diameter

A
Rectangle : Diagonal
B
Diameter : Radius
C
Circle : Disc
D
Cube : Dice
Correct Answer: Option A

Second divides the first into two parts of equal areas.

Question 9
Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words.
Hymn : Praise

A
Dirge : Grief
B
Prayer : Congregation
C
Liturgy : Rite
D
Lullaby : Child
Correct Answer: Option A

Hymn is a song of praise sung during religious events. Similarly, Dirge is a song of grief sung at a funeral.

Question 10
Select the lettered pair that has relationship as the original pair of words.
Genuine : Authentic

A
Mirage : Illusion
B
Ocean : Water
C
Breeze : Cyclone
D
Fear : Threat
Correct Answer: Option A

The words in each pair are synonyms of each other.