Analogies

Step 1: Concept
Classification of units of measurement.
Step 2: Analysis
Inch, Centimeter, and Yard are all units used to measure length or distance.
Step 3: Conclusion
Ounce is a unit used to measure weight or mass.
Final Answer: (B)

Step 1: Concept
Reverse coding.
Step 2: Analysis
The letters of the word 'CIRCLE' are simply written in reverse order. C-I-R-C-L-E E-L-C-R-I-C.
Step 3: Conclusion
Applying the same to 'SQUARE': S-Q-U-A-R-E E-R-A-U-Q-S.
Final Answer: (A)

Step 1: Concept
Letter coding (Increment/Decrement).
Step 2: Analysis
W+1=X, A+1=B, T+1=U, E+1=F, R+1=S (Each letter is shifted by +1).
Step 3: Conclusion
B+1=C, L+1=M, O+1=P, O+1=P, D+1=E.
Final Answer: (D)

A Dog and a Squirrel are two different animals that both possess a Tail. Similarly, a Truck and a Scooter are two different vehicles that both possess a Gear. (Note: Option C is incorrect because a Horse does not have a horn).
Final Answer: (d)

Orange and Banana are both sources/types of things used to make Juice (or belong to the same category of fruits). Similarly, Pen and Pencil are both instruments used to contain or apply Ink (or belong to the same category of stationery).
Final Answer: (d)

This represents a reverse causal sequence: Evaporation leads to the formation of a Cloud, which results in Rain. Similarly, an Accident causes an Injury, which results in Pain.
Final Answer: (a)

Tiger and Wolf are specific types of animals that fall under the general classification of "Carnivorous." Similarly, Boy and Girl are specific types of people that fall under the general classification of "Student."
Final Answer: (d)

A Magazine contains Stories and Articles as its components or contents. Similarly, a Bed typically includes a Quilt and a Pillow as its associated components/parts.
Final Answer: (c)

Sandstone, limestone, and coal are all primary examples of sedimentary rocks, formed through the accumulation and solidification of sediment.
Final Answer: (d)

To sweep (using a broom), to scrub (using a brush and water), and to wipe (using a cloth) are all specific methods or actions performed during the process of cleaning a surface or area.
Final Answer: (d)

All three cities—Delhi, Agra, and Mathura—are major historical and cultural centers in India that are physically located along the banks of the Yamuna River.
Final Answer: (d)

Step 1: Concept
"Sial," "Sima," and "Mantle" are different layers or divisions of the Earth's structure.
Step 2: Analysis
Relationship: A group of three distinct entities belonging to the same broader field or category.
Step 3: Evaluation
- "Wrestling," "Karate," and "Boxing" are all distinct types of combat sports. - They share a common category similar to the geological layers.
Step 4: Conclusion
Option (d) represents a similar grouping.
Final Answer: (d)

Step 1: Concept
"Jute," "Cotton," and "Wool" are all types of natural fibers used for textiles.
Step 2: Analysis
The goal is to find another set consisting of three members of the same biological or commercial group.
Step 3: Evaluation
- "Shark," "Cod," and "Eel" are all types of fish. - This set matches the "class of species/items" relationship.
Step 4: Conclusion
The correct group is in option (d).
Final Answer: (d)

Step 1: Concept
The "Brain" is located in the "Head" and its function is to "Think".
Step 2: Analysis
Relationship: Body Part - Internal Component - Function.
Step 3: Evaluation
- "Teeth" are located in the "Mouth" and their function is to "Chew". - This follows the anatomical and functional logic of the prompt.
Step 4: Conclusion
The matching pair is in option (d).
Final Answer: (d)

Step 1: Concept
A "Climber" explores the "Height" of a "Mountain".
Step 2: Analysis
The relationship is: Object - Dimension - Person who explores/navigates it.
Step 3: Evaluation
- A "Diver" explores the "Depth" of a "Sea". - This perfectly matches the logic of the original set.
Step 4: Conclusion
The correct relationship is found in option (d).
Final Answer: (d)

Step 1: Concept
The words "Jam," "Jelly," and "Pickles" are grouped together because they are all types of preserved food items.
Step 2: Analysis
We must find an option where all three words share a similar common characteristic.
Step 3: Evaluation
- Option (d) "Bleat: Bray: Grunt" consists of sounds made by different animals. - Each set represents a distinct category of items or actions.
Step 4: Conclusion
Option (d) follows the same relationship of grouping similar entities.
Final Answer: (d)

Step 1: Identify the pattern.
Music is produced with the help of a guitar by a performer

Step 2: Compare with the options.
In the same way, food is prepared with the help of a recipe by a cook
The other options do not show this exact product-tool/person pattern

Step 3: Conclusion.
Therefore, the correct answer is Food : Recipe : Cook

Step 1: Understand the words carefully.
Though stirrup and drum may suggest other meanings in ordinary usage, here all three terms are anatomical terms

Step 2: Identify the common relation.
Stirrup, anvil, and drum are associated with the ear
They refer to structures in the hearing system, especially the middle ear

Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, the common feature is that they are parts of ear

Step 1: Understand the relationship.
Hair is the substance from which a brush and a wig may be made

Step 2: Match the same pattern.
Iron is the material from which a hammer and an axe may be made
The other options do not follow the same one-material-to-two-objects relation

Step 3: Conclusion.
So, the correct answer is Iron : Hammer : Axe

Step 1: Identify the personalities.
Kennedy refers to John F. Kennedy, Indira refers to Indira Gandhi, and Palme refers to Olof Palme

Step 2: Find the shared feature.
Kennedy was a President, Indira Gandhi was a Prime Minister, and Olof Palme was also a Prime Minister
So options about all being Presidents or all being Prime Ministers are incorrect
The common fact is that all three were assassinated

Step 3: Conclusion.
Therefore, the correct option is All of them were assassinated

Step 1: Understand the relationship in the question.
Chair, door, and stick are objects that can commonly be made from the same material, that is, wood

Step 2: Check the options.
Book, pen, and notebook do not share one clear material relation
Statue, brick, and pitcher can all commonly be made from clay
Mason, carpenter, and cobbler are professions, so the relation is different
Tomato, potato, and brinjal are vegetables, again a different relation

Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, the group that shows the same relationship is Statue : Brick : Pitcher

Step 1: Identify the common feature.
Village, city, and suburb are all terms connected with human settlement and habitation

Step 2: Compare with the options.
Footpath, road, and highway are all terms connected with routes or ways of movement
The other options do not give a similarly grouped set of closely related terms of one class

Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct option is Footpath : Road : Highway

Step 1: Identify the terms.
Majlis, Diet, and Knesset are names used for legislative bodies in different countries

Step 2: Match with the options.
These are not names of countries, languages, or foods
They are names of parliaments or legislative assemblies

Step 3: Conclusion.
Therefore, the correct option is that these are parliaments of countries

Step 1: Recognize the names.
Kanha, Periyar, and Dachigam are all famous protected wildlife areas in India

Step 2: Compare with options.
They are not mountain peaks, lagoons, or hill stations
They are known as animal sanctuaries/national parks

Step 3: Conclusion.
So, the common feature is that they are animal sanctuaries

Step 1: Understand each term.
Knot is a unit used to measure speed, especially of ships and aircraft
Watt is a unit of power
Fathom is a unit of depth or length, especially used at sea

Step 2: Find the common feature.
All three words represent units of measurement
Although knot and fathom are commonly associated with sailors, watt is a general scientific unit, so option (3) cannot include all three properly

Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, the common relationship is that they are units of measurement

Step 1: Understand the relation in the question.
Smile and laugh are actions that are somewhat similar and connected with pleasant emotion, while cry shows an opposite or contrasting emotional expression

Step 2: Compare the options.
Touch and catch are related actions of contact or taking hold, while release expresses the opposite sense of letting go
This pattern is the closest to the relation given in the question

Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is Touch : Catch : Release

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Analyze the vowel-consonant pattern in the words.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Sale has vowels a, e (2 vowels). Tale has vowels a, e (2 vowels). Male has vowels a, e (2 vowels). All have exactly 2 vowels.
Step 3: Final Answer:
They have 2 vowels.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Identify the common feature among Ganga, Narmada, and Tapti.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Ganga, Narmada, and Tapti are all major rivers in India. They are not dance forms, currencies, or parliament names.
Step 3: Final Answer:
They are names of rivers.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Pen, rubber (eraser), and pencil are all writing or drawing tools.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
These items are commonly used in schools and offices for writing and drawing. They are collectively known as stationery goods.
Step 3: Final Answer:
They are stationery goods.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Leap, frisk, and trot all describe types of movements.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Leap is a jump, frisk is a playful skip or jump, and trot is a gait of horses. All are movements, particularly associated with animals.
Step 3: Final Answer:
They are movements of animals.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Sunday, Monday, and Saturday are all days of the week.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The week consists of seven days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. All three are names of weekdays.
Step 3: Final Answer:
They are names of week days.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the common characteristic among car, bike, and bus.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
All three are vehicles used for transportation. While they do have wheels and are run by a person, the most comprehensive commonality is that they are modes of transport.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, the correct option is (B) They are mode of transport.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the common characteristic among Irna, PTI, and Xin-Era.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Irna (Islamic Republic News Agency) is Iran's news agency, PTI (Press Trust of India) is India's news agency, and Xin-Era is China's news agency. All are national news agencies.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Hence, the correct option is (C) They are news agencies.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the common characteristic among Folketing, Storting, and Knesset.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Folketing is the Parliament of Denmark, Storting is the Parliament of Norway, and Knesset is the Parliament of Israel. All are names of national parliaments.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Therefore, the correct option is (C) They are the name of Parliaments.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the common characteristic among Indira Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Benazir Bhutto.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Indira Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru were Prime Ministers of India; Benazir Bhutto was Prime Minister of Pakistan. All three served as Prime Ministers of their respective countries.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, the correct option is (B) They were Prime Ministers.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the common characteristic among Mohinder Amarnath, Sunil Gavaskar, and Mohammad Azharuddin.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
All three are former Indian cricketers who represented India at the international level.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Hence, the correct option is (D) They are former Indian cricketers.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Arc is part of a circle.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Similarly, a line is part of a square (a side).
Step 3: Final Answer:
Line.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Frisk is the movement of a lamb.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Scamper is the movement of a mouse.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Scamper.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Throne is where a king sits.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Similarly, a judge sits on a bench.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Bench.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Lion makes a roar.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Ass (donkey) makes a bray.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Bray.

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Brinjal is a vegetable.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Orange is a fruit.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Fruit.

Concept: System software includes operating systems. Utility software includes tools like antivirus.

Step 1: Analogous pair. System software : Utility software :: Operating system : Anti-virus

“Although” and “Nevertheless” both express contrast. Similarly, “Though” also expresses contrast, so we need a word with the same function. Among the options:
• Therefore → result (incorrect)
• Yet → contrast (possible)
• However → contrast (formal equivalent)
• Simultaneously → time relation

Orthopaedics treats bones and Dermatologist treats skin.

Dormer is a type of window.

Argonauts were sailors sea.

Wolf howls just like donkey brays.