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2. ANALOGY page-35-79

Analogy means correspondence.In questions based on analogy, a particular relationship is given and another similar

relationship has to identified from the alternatives provided. Analogy tests are, therefore,

meant to test a candidates overall knowledge, power of reasoning and ability to thinkconcisely and accurately. Below are given some common relationships which will help

you detect most analogies better :

1. Country and Capital :

Ex. Afghanistan : Kabul

Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan.Some more examples are given below :

Australia : Canberra Canada : Ottawa Japan : Tokyo

Austria : Vienna Spain : Madrid Italy : Rome

Bangladesh : Dhaka Greece : Athens Egypt : CairoBhutan : Thimpu China : Beijing France : Paris

Iraq : Baghdad Iran : Teheran India : DelhiDenmark : Copenhagen Nepal : Kathmandu Cuba : Havana

Indonesia : Jakarta Kenya : Nairobi Norway : Oslo

Portugal : Lisbon Pakistan : Islamabad Thailand : Bangkok Sri Lanka : Colombo Russia : Moscow UK : London

2. State and Capital :

Ex. Maharashtra : MumbaiMumbai is the capital of Maharashtra.

Some more examples are given below :

Karnataka : Bangalore Assam : Dispur Bihar : Patna

Orissa : Bhubaneshwar Rajasthan : Jaipur Sikkim : Gangtok

Gujarat : Ahmedabad U. P : Lucknow Kerala : TrivandrumHimachal Pradesh : Shimala Meghalaya : Shillong Nagaland : kohima

Tamil Nadu : Chennai Andhra Pradesh : Hyderabad West Bengal :Kolkata

3. Country and Currency :

Ex. India : Rupee

Rupee is the currency of India.

Some more examples are given below :Argentina : Peso Bangladesh : Taka Burma : Kyat

China : Yuan Greece : Drachma Iran : Rial

Iraq : Dinar Japan : Yen Korea : WonKuwait : Dinar UK : pound USA : Dollar

Thailand : Baht UAE : Dirham Turkey : Lira

Spain : Peseta Russia : Rouble Germany : Mark Netherlands : Guilder Sweden : Krona

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4. Instrument and Measurement :

Ex. Barometer : Pressure

Barometer is an instrument used to measure pressure.Some more examples are given below :

Thermometer : Temperature Anemometer : Wind Odometer : SpeedHygrometer : Humidity Balance : Mass Scale : Length

Ammeter : Current Taseometer : Strains Screw gauge : Thickness

Seismograph : Earthquakes Sphygmomanometer :Blood Pressure

5. Quantity and Unit :

Ex. Length : MetreMetre is the unit of measuring length.

Some more examples are given below :

Mass : Kilogram Time : Seconds Force : Newton

Energy : Joule Resistance : Ohm Volume : LitreAngle : Radians Power : Watt Potential : Volt

Work : Joule Current : Ampere Pressure : PascalArea : Hectare Temperature : Degrees Conductivity :

Luminosity : Candela Magnetic field : Oersted Mho

6. Individual and Group :

Ex. Sailors : Grew

A group of sailors is called crew.

Some more examples are given below :Cattle : Herd Sheep : Flock Flowers : Bouquet

Bees : Swarm Riders : Cavalcade Man : Crowd

Grapes : Bunch Singer : Chorus Artist : TroupeSoldiers : Army Fish : Shoal Nomads : Hoarde

Players : Team Rioters : Mob Robbers :

GangMinisters : Council Musicians : Band Pupils : Class

Pilgrims : Caravan Geese : Gaggle Chicken : Brood

Termites : Colony Goods : Stock Drawers : Chest

7. Animal and Young One :

Ex. Cow : Calf

Calf is the young one of cow.Some more examples are given below :

Bear : Cub Hen : Chick Cat : Kitten

Horse : Colt/Filly/Foal Lion/Tiger : Cub Man : ChildDuck : Duckling Sheep : Lamb Insect : Larva

Butterfly : Caterpillar Stag : Fawn Frog : Tadpole

Dog : Puppy Deer : Fawn Swan : Cygnet

Cockroach : Nymph

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8. Male and Female :

Ex. Horse : MareMare is the female horse.

Some more examples are given below :

Dog : Bitch Bull : Cow Cock : Hen

Drone : Bee Stag : Doe Lion : Lioness

Colt : Filly Bullock : Heifer Gander : GooseFox : Vixen Drake : Duck Bachelor : Spinster

Nephew : Niece Son : Daughter Lord : Lady

Brother : Sister Wizard : Witch Monk : Nun

Master : Mistress Tutor : Governess Earl : Countess

9. Animal and Movement :

Ex. Duck : Waddle

Waddling is the name given to the movement of the duck.Some more examples are given below :

Bird : Fly Cock : Strut Eagle : SwoopOwl : Flit Bear : Lumber Donkey : Trot

Elephant : Amble Horse : Gallop Lamb : Frisk

Lion : Prowl Mouse : Scamper Rabbit : Leap

10. Animal/Thing and Sound

Ex. Lion : Roar

Roar is the sound produced by a lion.Some more examples are given below:

Donkey : Bray Frog : Croak Goat : Bleat

Horse : Neigh Snake : Hiss Jackal : HowlMice : Squeak Cat : Mew Cattle : Low

Camel : Grunt Elephant : Trumpet Monkey : Gibber

Cock : Crow Owl : Hoot Sparrow : ChirpCrow : Caw Duck : Quack Hen : Cackle

Bells : Chime Drum : Beat Coins : Jingle

Thunder : Roar Leaves : Rustle Rain : Patter

11. Individual/Thing and Class :

Ex. Lizard : Reptile

Lizard belongs to the class of Reptiles.Some more examples are given below :

Man : Mammal Butterfly : Insect Whale : Mammal

Ostrich : Bird Snake : Reptile Rat : RodentFrog : Amphibian Pen : Stationery Curtain : Drapery

Chair : Furniture Cup : Crockery Shirt : Garment

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12. Individual and Dwelling Place :

Ex. Dog : KennelA dog lives in a kennel.

Some more examples are given below :

Bee : Hive Bird : Nest Cow : Byre/PenEagle : Eyrie Hare : Burrow Horse : Stable

Lion : Den Mouse : Hole Owl : Barn

Pig : Sty Spider : Web Convict : PrisonEskimo : Igloo Gypsy : Caravan King : Palace

Knight : Mansion Lunatic : Asylum Monk : Monastery

Nun : Convent Peasant : Cottage Soldier : Barracks

13. Animals/Things and Keeping Place :

Ex. Car : Garage

A car is kept in a garage.

Some more examples are given below :Aeroplane : Hangar Bees : Apiary Birds : Aviary

Animals : Zoo Clothes : Wardrobe Fish : AquariumGrains : Granary Guns : Armoury Curios : Museum

Medicine : Dispensary Patient : Hospital Wine : Cellar

14. Games and Place of Playing :

Ex. Badminton : Court

Badminton is played on a court.

Some more examples are given below :Boxing : Ring Athletics : Stadium Exercise : Gymnasium

Hockey : Ground Skating : Rink Cricket : Pitch

Race : Track Tennis : Court Wrestling : Arena

15. Worker and Tool :

Ex. Blacksmith : AnvilAnvil is the tool used by a blacksmith.

Some more examples are given below :

Carpenter : Saw chef : Knife Woodcutter :Axe

Author : Pen Soldier : Gun Warrior : SwordDoctor : Stethoscope Farmer : Plough Surgeon : Scalpel

Gardener : Harrow Mason : Plumbline Sculptor : Chisel

Labourer : Spade Tailor : Needle

16. Tool and Action :

Ex. Needle : SewA needle is used for sewing.

Some more examples are given below :

Knife : Cut Gun : Shoot Spoon : Feed

Binocular : View Sword : Slaughter Shovel : Scoop

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Chisel : Carve Oar : Row Axe : Grind

Auger : Bore Spade : Dig Shield : Guard

Mattock : Dig Pen : Write Spanner : GripTongs : Hold Microscope : Magnify Loudspeaker :

Amplify

17. Worker and Working Place :

Ex. Chef : Kitchen

A chef works in a kitchen.Some more examples are given below :

Farmer : Field Teacher : School Clerk : Office

Sailor : Ship Engineer : Site Warrior : Battlefield

Doctor : Hospital Servant : House Grocer : ShopPainter : Gallery Waiter : Restaurant Worker : Factory

Umpire : Pitch Gambler : Casino Beautician : Parlour

Artist : Theatre Actor : Stage Mechanic : Garage

Lawyer : Court Scientist : Laboratory Astronomer :Observatory

18. Worker and Product :

Ex. Mason : Wall

A mason builds a wall.Some more examples are given below :

Choreographer : Ballet Dramatist : Play Cobbler : Shoes

Editor : Newspaper Producer : Film Chef : Food

Architect : Design Tailor : Clothes Poet : PoemFarmer : Crop Author : Book Goldsmith : Ornaments

Carpenter : Crop Butcher : Meat Teacher : Education

19. Product and Raw Material :

Ex. Prism : Glass

Prism is made of glass.Some more examples are given below :

Butter : Milk Cloth : Fiber Paper : Pulp

Wine : Grapes Fabric : Yarn Wall : Brick

Road : Asphalt Furniture : Wood Book : paper Shoes : Leather Pullover : Wool Sack : Jute

Omelette : Egg Metal : Ore Jewellery : Gold

Rubber : Latex Linen : Flax Jaggery :Sugarcane

Oil : Seed

20. Part and Whole Relationship :

Ex. Pen : Nib

Nib is a part of a pen.

Some more examples are given below :

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Pencil : Lead Class : Student Clock : Needle

Circle : Arc House : Room Car : Steering

Aeroplane : Cockpit Book : Chapter Fan : BladeCart : Wheel Bicycle : Pedal

21. Pair Relationship :Ex. Shoes : Socks

Shoes and socks go together.

Some more examples are given below :Shirt : Trousers Chair : Table Lock : Key

Saree : Blouse Pencil : Eraser Door : Window

Cup : Saucer Horse : Carriage Question : Answer

22. Study and Topic :

Ex. Ornithology : Birds

Ornithology is the study of birds.

Some more examples are given below :Seismology : Earthquakes Entomology : Insects Botany : Plants

Anthropology : Man Cardiology : Heart Mycology : FungiPathology : Diseases Physiology : Body Haematology : Blood

Phycology : Algae Pedology : Soil Nephrology : Kidney

Palaeontology : Fossils Ichthyology : Fishes Herpetology :Amphibians

Taxonomy : Classification Selenography : Moon Eccrinology :

Secretions

Craniology : Skull Concology : Shells Palaeography : Writings

Astrology : Future Archaeology : Artifacts Onomatology : Names

Zoology : Animals Oology : Eggs Virology : Viruses

23. Word and Intensity :

Ex. Anger : RageRage is of higher intensity than Anger.

Some more examples are given below :

Wish Desire Touch : Push Kindle : Burn

Sink : Drown Quarrel : War Error : Blunder Famous : Renowned Unhappy : Sad Refuse : Deny

Crime : Sin Moisten : Drench Speak : Shout

24. Word and Synonym :

Ex. Abode : Dwelling

Abode means almost the same as Dwelling. Thus, Dwelling is the synonym ofAbode.

Some more examples are given below :

Blend : Mix Solicit : Request Ban : Prohibition

Presage : Predict Assign : Allot Haughty : proud

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Flaw : Defect Fierce : Violent Fallacy : Illusion

Substitute : Replace Mend : Repair Alight : Descent

Presume : Assume Brim : Edge House : HomeSedate : Calm Dissipate : Squander Dearth : Scarcity

Abduct : Kidnap Vacant : Empty

25. Word and Antonym :

Ex. Attack : Defend

Defend means the opposite of Attack. Thus, Defend is the antonym of attack.Some more examples are given below :

Advance : Retreat Sink : Float Cruel : Kind

Robust : Weak Best : Worst Gentle : Harsh

Deep : Shallow Fresh : Stale Ignore : NoticeCordial : Hostile Initial : Final Lethargy : Alertness

Affirm : Deny Mourn : Rejoice Kindle : Extinguish

Lend : Borrow Condense : Expand Create : Destroy

Gradual : Abrupt Chaos : Peace

TYPE 1 : COMPLETING THE ANALOGOUS PAIR

In this type of questions, two words are given. These words are related to each other insome way. Another word is also given. The candidate is required to find out the

relationship between the first two words and choose the word from the given alternatives,

which bears the same relationship to the third word, as the first two bear.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES

Ex. 1. Giant : Dwarf :: Genius : ?(a) Wicked (b) Gentle (c) Idiot (d) Tiny

Sol. Dwarf is the antonym of Giant. Similarly, the antonym of Genius is Idiot.

So, the answer is (c).

Ex. 2. Newspaper : Press :: Cloth : ?

(a) Tailor (b) Textile (c) Fiber (d) Mill

Sol. Just as newspaper is prepared in press, cloth is manufactured in the mill.So the answer is (d)

Ex. 3. Anaemia : Blood :: Anarchy : ?(a) Lawlessness (b) Government (c) Monarchy (d) Disorder

Sol. Anaemia is the state of lack of blood. Similarly, anarchy is the state of lack of

government. So the answer is (b).

Ex. 4. Cattle : Herd :: Sheep : ?

(a) Flock (b) Swarm (c) Shoal (d) Mob

Sol. Herd is a group of cattle. Similarly, flock is a collection of sheep.

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Hence, the answer is (a).

Ex. 5. Botany : Plants :: Entomology : ?

(a) Snakes (b) Insects (c) Birds (d) Germs

Sol. Botany is the branch of science which deals with the study of plants. Similarly,Entomology is the branch of science which deals with the study of insects.

Hence, the answer is (b).

Ex. 6. Acting : Theatre :: Gambling : ?

(a) Casino (b) Club (c) Bar (d) Gymn

Sol. Acting is performed in a theatre. Similarly, casino is a place where people

gamble. So, the answer is (a).

Ex. 7. Vigilant : Alert :: Viable : ?

(a) Active (b) Hopeless ` (c) Feasible (d) Useful

Sol. Alert is the synonym of Vigilant. Similarly, the synonym of Viable isFeasible. So, the answer is (c).

Ex. 8. Mumbai : Maharashtra :: Trivandrum : ?

(a) Kolkata (b) Gujarat (c) Kerala (d) Sikkim

Sol. Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra. Similarly, Trivandrum is the capital ofKerala. So, the answer is (c).

Ex. 9. Menu : Food :: Catalogue : ?

(a) Rack (b) Newspaper (c) Library (d) Books

Sol. Menu lists all the food items in a restaurant. Similarly, catalogue is a list of all the

books in a library. Hence, the answer is (d).

Ex.10.Pulp : Paper :: Hemp : ?

(a) Basket (b) Yarn (c) Rope (d) Cotton

Sol. Pulp is the basic raw material used in the production of paper. Similarly, hemp isused to make rope. Hence, the answer is (c).

EXERCISE 2A

Directions : 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 :: whileanother word is to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relation with

this word as the words of the given pair bear. Choose the correct alternative.

1. Mango : Fruit :: Potato : ?

(a) Root (b) Fruit (c) Stem (d) Flower

2. Dog : Bark :: Goat : ?

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(a) Bleat (b) Howl (c) Grunt (d) Bray

3. Food : Stomach :: Fuel : ?

(a) Plane (b) Truck (c) Engine (d) Automobile

4. Moon : Satellite :: Earth : ?

(a) Sun (b) Planet (c) Solar System (d) Asteroid

5. Laugh : Joy :: Weep : ?

(a) Grief (b) Remorse (c) Baby (d) Punishment

6. Cricket : Bat :: Hockey : ?(a) Field (b) Stick (c) Player (d) Ball

7. Bird : Wing :: Fish : ?

(a) Gill (b) Fin (c) Tail (d) Scale

8. Coconut : Shell :: Letter : ?(a) Letter-box (b) Stamp (c) Mail (d) Envelope

9. Smoke : Pollution :: War : ?(a) Destruction (b) Treaty (c) Victory (d) Peace

10. Kandla : Gujarat :: Cochin : ?

(a) Karnataka (b) Kerala (c) Goa (d) Chennai

11. Commodore : Navy :: Brigadier : ?

(a) Captain (b) Commander (c) Air Force (d) Army

12. Assam : Bihu :: Kerala : ?

(a) Kathakali (b) Kuchipudi (c) Kathak (d) Bharatnatyam

13. Square : Diamond :: Circle : ?

(a) Smooth (b) Round (c) Oval (d) Ball

14. Ruby : Red :: Sapphire : ?

(a) Blue (b) White (c) Green (d) Silver

15. Man : Machine :: Master : ?

(a) Worker (b) Manager (c) House (d) Slave

16. Good : Bad :: Virtue : ?

(a) Blame (b) Sin (c) Despair (d) Vice

17. Melt : Liquid :: Freeze : ?

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(a) Ice (b) Condense (c) Solid (d) Crystal

18. Fear : Threat :: Anger : ?

(a) Compulsion (b) Panic (c) Provocation (d) Force

19. Scrap : Food :: Lees : ?

(a) Bread (b) Tea (c) Wine (d) Rice

20. Safe : Secure :: Protect : ?

(a) Conserve (b) Sure (c) Guard (d) Lock

21. Girl : Beautiful :: Boy : ?(a) Smart (b) Heroic (c) Courageous (d) Handsome

22. Touch : Feel :: Greet : ?

(a) Smile (b) Manners (c) Acknowledge (d) Success

23. Chair : Furniture :: Shoe : ?(a) Socks (b) Footwear (c) Leather (d) Cobbler

24. Typist : Typewriter :: Writer : ?(a) Book (b) Paper (c) Script (d) Pen

25. Rupee : India :: Yen : ?

(a) Turkey (b) Banglandesh (c) Japan (d) Pakistan

26. Dog : Rabies :: Mosquito : ?

(a) Plague (b) Death (c) Malaria (d) Sting

27. Horse : Jockey :: Car : ?

(a) Mechanic (b) Chauffeur (c) Steering (d) Brake

28. Boat : Ore :: Bicycle : ?

(a) Pedal (b) Seat (c) Road (d) Wheel

29. Aeroplane : Cockpit :: Train : ?

(a) Wagon (b) Coach (c) Compartment (d) Engine

30. Amnesia : Memory :: Paralysis : ?

(a) Movement (b) Limbs (c) Handicapped (d) Legs

31. Meningitis : Brain :: Cirrhosis : ?

(a) Lungs (b) Brain (c) Liver (d) Heart

32. Book : Publisher :: Film : ?

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(a) Producer (b) Director (c) Editor (d) Writer

33. Forecast : Future :: Regret : ?

(a) Present (b) Atone (c) Past (d) Sins

34. Influenza : Virus :: Typhoid : ?

(a) Bacillus (b) Parasite (c) Protozoa (d) Bacteria

35. Haemoglobin : Iron :: Chlorophyll : ?

(a) Copper (b) Magnesium (c) Cobalt (d) Calcium

36. Radio : Listener :: Film : ?(a) Producer (b) Actor (c) Viewer (d) Director

37. Milk : Emulsion :: Butter : ?

(a) Aerosol (b) Suspension (c) Sol (d) Gel

38. Spider : Insect :: Crocodile : ?(a) Reptile (b) Mammal (c) Frog (d) Carnivore

39. Thunder : Hill :: Tree : ?(a) Evening (b) Dark (c) Day (d) Dusk

40. Mountain : Hill :: Tree : ?

(a) Ground (b) Leaf (c) Forest (d) Shrub

41. Samkhya : Kapil :: Yoga : ?

(a) Jamini (b) Chanakya (c) Gautama (d) Patanjali

42. Aryabhatta : Mathematician :: Varahamihira : ?

(a) Physician (b) Astronomer (c) Scientist (d) Architect

43. Doctor : Patient :: Politician : ?

(a) Masses (b) Voter (c) power (d) Chair

44. Leather : Patient :: Wood : ?

(a) Furniture (b) Cottage (c) Carpenter (d) Mason

45. Canoe : Boat :: Mansion : ?

(a) Hut (b) Palace (c) House (d) Bungalow

46. India : President :: State : ?

(a) Prime Minister (b) Governor (c) Chief Minister (d) Mayor

47. Knife : Cut :: Axe : ?

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(a) Lacerate (b) Chop (c) Slice (d) Sever

48. Cattle : Fodder :: Fish : ?

(a) Feed (b) Hay (c) Insects (d) Plankton

49. Air : Atmosphere :: Water : ?

(a) Hydrosphere (b) Ecosphere (c) Biosphere (d) Stratosphere

50. Scout : Army :: Clerk : ?

(a) Office (b) Files (c) Officer (d) Administration

51. Winter : Hibernation :: Summer : ?(a) Survival (b) Activation (c) Aestivation (d) Cache

52. Sports : Logo :: Nation : ?

(a) Anthem (b) Ruler (c) Flag (d) Emblem

53. Steel : Alloy :: Zinc : ?(a) Metal (b) Non-metal (c) Salt (d) Halogen

54. Energy : Joule :: Volume : ?(a) Solid (b) Capacity (c) Kilogram (d) Litre

55. Electricity : Wire :: Water : ?

(a) Pipe (b) River (c) Jug (d) Bottle

56. Drama : Stage :: Tennis : ?

(a) Tournament (b) Net (c) Court (d) Racket

57. Tree : Forest :: Grass : ?

(a) Lawn (b) Field (c) Garden (d) Farm

58. Hot : Oven :: Cold : ?

(a) Ice cream (b) Air conditioner (c) Snow (d) Refrigerator

59. Conference : Chairman :: Newspaper : ?

(a) Reporter (b) Distributor (c) Printer (d) Editor

60. Bank : River :: Coast : ?

(a) Flood (b) Waves (c) Sea (d) Beach

61. Flower : Butterfly :: Dirt : ?

(a) Rats (b) Fly (c) Bugs (d) Sweeper

62. Malaria : Disease :: Spear : ?

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(a) Wound (b) Sword (c) Weapon (d) War

63. Lion : Den :: Rabbit : ?

(a) Trench (b) Hole (c) Pit (d) Burrow

64. Travel : Companion :: Profession : ?

(a) Partner (b) Colleague (c) Ally (d) Accomplice

65. Wood : Chip :: Bread : ?

(a) Bit (b) Splinter (c) Crumb (d) Scrap

66. Monday : Saturday :: Thursday : ?(a) Sunday (b) Tuesday (c) Wednesday (d) Friday

67. Coins : Mint :: Bricks : ?

(a) Kiln (b) Foundry (c) Cemetery (d) Furnace

68. Wine : Cellar :: Weapons : ?(a) Godown (b) Arsenal (c) Armoury (d) Dungeon

69. Disease : Medicine :: Famine : ?(a) Clouds (b) Rainfall (c) Drought (d) River

70. Produce : Waste :: Contrast : ?

(a) Match (b) Correct (c) Oppose (d) Contradict

71. Calf : Cow :: Puppy : ?

(a) Dog (b) Bitch (c) Horse (d) Donkey

72. Coal : Heat :: Wax : ?

(a) Energy (b) Candle (c) Light (d) Bee

73. Squint : Eye :: Squeeze : ?

(a) Tongue (b) Cloth (c) Throat (d) Hand

74. Hermit : Solitude :: Intruder : ?

(a) Thief (b) Privacy (c) Burglar (d) Alm

75. Tea : Cup :: Tobacco : ?

(a) Leaves (b) Hookah (c) Toxin (d) Cheroot

76. Blind : Passenger :: Aeroplane : ?

(a) Sound (b) Auditory (c) Hearing (d) Listening

77. Train : Passenger :: Aeroplane : ?

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(a) Aeronaut (b) Astronaut (c) Pilot (d) Air hostess

78. College : Dean :: Museum : ?

(a) Curator (b) Warden (c) Custodian (d) Supervisor

79. India : New Delhi :: Pakistan : ?

(a) Rawalpindi (b) Peshawar (c) Lahore (d) Islamabad

80. Elephant : Howdah :: Horse : ?

(a) Lounge (b) Hoof (c) Saddle (d) Hump

81. Pantry : Store :: Scullery : ?(a) Cook (b) Kitchen (c) Utensils (d) Wash

82. Carpenter : Saw :: Tailor : ?

(a) Measurement (b) Sewing (c) Preface (d) Needle

83. Election : Manifesto :: Meeting : ?(a) Circular (b) Agenda (c) Preface (d) Report

84. Antiseptic : Germs :: Antidote : ?(a) Allergy (b) Poison (c) Wound (d) Infection

85. Bird : Fly :: Snake : ?

(a) Hole (b) Crawl (c) Clatter (d) Stroll

86. Lion : Deer :: Mongoose : ?

(a) Rat (b) Snake (c) Lizard (d) Squirrel

87. Moth : Insect :: Mouse : ?

(a) Cat (b) Mole (c) Rodent (d) Rat

88. Plant : Tree :: Girl : ?

(a) Wife (b) Mother (c) Woman (d) Sister

89. Clock : Time :: Thermometer : ?

(a) Heat (b) Radiation (c) Energy (d) Temperature

90. Muslims : Mosque :: Sikhs : ?

(a) Golden Temple (b) Medina (c) Fire Temple (d) Gurudwara

91. Paw : Cat :: Hoof : ?

(a) Horse (b) Lion (c) Lamb (d) Elephant

92. Traveller : Journey :: Sailor : ?

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(a) Water (b) Ship (c) Voyage (d) Crew

93. Eye : Myopia :: Teeth : ?

(a) Pyorrhoea (b) Cataract (c) Trachoma (d) Eczema

94. Tractor : Trailer :: Horse : ?

(a) Stable (b) Cart (c) Saddle (d) Engine

95. Genuine : Authentic :: Mirage : ?

(a) Reflection (b) Hideout (c) Illusion (d) Image

96. Scribble : Write :: Stammer : ?(a) Walk (b) Play (c) Speak (d) Dance

97. Flower : Bud :: Plant : ?

(a) Seed (b) Taste (c) Flower (d) Twig

98. Push : Pull :: Throw : ?(a) Jump (b) Collect (c) Pick (d) Game

99. Gun : Bullet :: Chimney : ?(a) Ground (b) House (c) Roof (d) Smoke

100. Car : Garage :: Aeroplane : ?

(a) Port (b) Depot (c) Hangar (d) Harbour

ANSWERS (EXERCISE 2A)

1. (c) : Biologically, mango is a fruit, while potato is a modified stem.2. (a) : Second is the noise produced by the first.

3. (c) : Food is processed by the stomach to provide energy for functioning of the body.

Similarly, fuel is processed by the engine to provide energy for the functioningof automobile.

4. (b) : Moon is a satellite and earth is a planet.

5. (a) : First indicates the second.

6. (b) : In cricket, ball is hit with a bat. Similarly, in hockey, ball is hit with a stick.7. (b) : Second is the organ for movement of the first.

8. (d) : First is enclosed inside the second.

9. (a) : Second is the result of the first.10. (b) : Kandla is a famour sea-port in Gujarat. Similarly, Cochin is a famous sea-port in

Kerala.

11. (d) : Commodore is a rank in Navy, while Brigadier is an equivalent rank in Army.12. (a) : Bihu is the folk-dance of Assam. Similarly, Kuchipudi is the folk-dance of

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Kerala.

13. (c) : Second is a shape obtained by pulling the opposite ends of the first.

14. (a) : Ruby is a red precious stone and sapphire is a blue precious stone.15. (d) : Machine is made to work by a man. Similarly, slave works under the instructions

of his master.

16. (d) : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.17. (c) : Second is the physical state obtained as a result of the process denoted by the

first.

18. (c) : First arises from the second.19. (c) : First is the left over of the second.

20. (c) : The words in each pair are synonyms of each other.

21. (d) : Second is a word used to describe the good looks of the first.

22. (c) : Touch is felt and greet is acknowledged.23. (b) : Second denotes the class to which the first belongs.

24. (d) : Second is the device used by the first.

25. (c) : Rupee is the currency of India. Simi8larly, Yen is the currency of Japan.

26. (c) : The bite of the first causes the second.27. (b) : First is driven by the second.

28. (a) : Second denotes that part of the first, on which the effort is applied.29. (d) : As the pilot of an aeroplane sits in the cockpit, the driver of a train works in the

engine.

30. (a) : First is the name given to the state of loss of the second.31. (c) : First is a disease which affects the second.

32. (a) : The production of first is done by the second.

33. (c) : Forecast is for future happenings and Regret is for past actions.

34. (d) : First is a disease caused by the second.35. (b) : Second is the chief constituent of the first.

36. (c) : First is meant for the second.

37. (d) : Milk is an emulsion, while butter is a gel.38. (a) : Second denotes the class to which the first belongs.

39. (a) : First is followed by the second

40. (d) : First is a bigger form of the second.41. (d) : First is the system of philosophy founded by the second.

42. (a) : Aryabhatta was a famous mathematician and Varahamihira a famous physician

of the ancient period.

43. (a) : First works for the second.44. (c) : First is the raw material required by the second.

45. (c) : First is a type of the second.

46. (b) : Second is the constitutional head of the first.47. (b) : Second denotes the action of the first.

48. (d) : First feeds on the second.

49. (a) : First constitutes the second.50. (a) : Work of the second at the lowest level is performed by the first.

51. (c) : Winter sleep of animals is called hibernation and summer sleep is called

aestivation.

52. (d) : Second is a symbol of the first.

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53. (a) : Steel is an alloy, and zinc is a metal.

54. (d) : Second is a unit to measure the first.

55. (a) : Second is used to transmit the first.56. (c) : A drama is performed on a stage. Similarly, tennis is played in court.

57. (a) : A forest consists of trees and a lawn is made up of grass.

58. (d) : An oven is an appliance to keep food items hot. Similarly, a refrigerator keepsfood items cold.

59. (d) : Chairman is the highest authority in a conference. Similarly, editor is the highest

authority in a newspaper agency.60. (c) : Bank is the land beside a river. Similarly, coast is the land beside a sea.

61. (b) : First attracts the second.

62. (c) : Second denotes the class to which the first belongs.

63. (d) : Second is the dwelling place of the first.64. (b) : An associate in a travel is called a companion. Similarly, an associate in a

profession is called a colleague.

65. (c) : Second denotes the class to which the first belongs.

66. (b) : Second is five days ahead of the first.67. (a) : Coins are cast and stamped in a mint. Similarly, bricks are baked in a kiln.

68. (b) : Second is the place where the first is stored.69. (b) : Second helps to get rid of the first.

70. (a) : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.

71. (b) : The relationship is that of young one and female parent.72. (c) : First is burnt for producing the second.

73. (d) : To squint is to constrict the eyes and to squeeze is to constrict the hands.

74. (c) : The words in each pair are synonyms of each other.

75. (d) : First is contained in the second.76. (b) : Blind possesses visual defects. Similarly, a deaf has auditory defects.

77. (a) : One who travels in a train is called a passenger. Similarly, one who travels in an

aeroplane is called an aeronaut.78. (a) : First is headed by the second.

79. (d) : New Delhi is the capital of India. Similarly, Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan.

80. (c) : A seat on elephants back is called howdah. Similarly, a seat on horses back iscalled saddle.

81. (d) : The part of a kitchen, used for storing grains, utensils etc. is called a pantry.

Similarly, the part of a kitchen, used for washing utensils, is called a scullery.

82. (d) : Second is the tool used by the first.83. (b) : A manifesto lists all the jobs to be undertaken by a party after elections.

Similarly, an agenda lists all the issues to be discussed at a meeting.

84. (b) : First counters the effect of the second.85. (b) : Second is the movement of the first.

86. (b) : First kills and feeds on the second.

87. (c) : Second denotes the class to which the first belongs.88. (c) : First grows into the second.

89. (d) : First is an instrument to measure the second.

90. (d) : Second is the place of worship for the first.

91. (a) : First is the name given to the foot of the second.

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92. (c) : Second is the name given to the process of travel of the first.

93. (a) : Second is a disease which affects the first.

94. (b) : Second is pulled by the first.95. (c) : The words is each pair are synonyms of each other.

96. (c) : First is an improper form of the second.

97. (a) : First develops from the second.98. (c) : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.

99. (d) : Second comes out of the first.

100. (c) : First is temporarily parked in the second.

EXERCISE 2 B

Directions : There is a certain relation 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, having the same relation with this word as the given pair has. Select

the best alternative.

1. Ornaments : Gold :: Needle : ?(a) Stitch (b) Prick (c) Steel (d) Thread

2. Fire : Ashes :: Explosion : ?(a) Flame (b) Death (c) Sound (d) Debris

3. Race : Fatigue :: Fast : ?(a) Food (b) Appetite (c) Hunger (d) Weakness

4. Vegetable : Chop :: Body : ?(a) Cut (b) Amputate (c) Peel (d) Prune

5. Lakshadweep : Kavaratti :: Andaman and Nicobar : ?

(a) Port Blair (b) Daman (c) pondicherry (d) Silvassa

6. Line : Square :: Are : ?

(a) Ring (b) Sphere (c) Circle (d) Ball

7. Fruit : Banana :: Mammal : ?

(a) Cow (b) Snake (c) Fish (d) Sparrow

8. Rat : Cat :: Worm : ?

(a) Rishing (b) Earth (c) Bird (d) Silk

9. Earth : Sun :: Moon : ?

(a) Orbit (b) Sky (c) Star (d) Earth

10. Bank : Money :: Transport : ?

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(a) Goods (b) Road (c) Traffic (d) Speed

11. Ship : Sea :: Camel : ?

(a) Forest (b) Land (c) Mountain (d) Desert

12. Walking : Running :: Smiling :?

(a) Feeling (b) Laughing (c) Face (d) Weeping

13. Mountain : Valley :: Genius :?

(a) Brain (b) Idiot (c) Thick (d) Intelligence

14. Misogamy : Marriage :: Misogyny :?(a) Children (b) Husband (c) Relations (d) Women

15. Eye : Wink :: Heart :?

(a) Move (b) Throb (c) Pump (d) Quiver

16. Skirmish : War : :: Disease :?(a) Medicine (b) Patient (c) Epidemic (d) Infection

17. Errata : books :: Flaws :?(a) Manuscripts (b) Metals (c) Speech (d) Charter

18. House : Garbage : : Ore :?

(a) Rubbish (b) Gangue (c) Sand (d) dregs

19. Coherent : Consistent :: Irate :?

(a) Angry (b) Unreasonable (c) Unhappy (d) Irritated

20. Sedative : Pain :: Solace :?

(a) Irritation (b) Kill (c) Grief (d) Hurt

21. Tuberculosis : Lungs :: Cataract : ?

(a) Ear (b) Throat (c) Skin (d) Eye

22. Sorrow : Death :: Happiness : ?

(a) Love (b) Dance (c) Cry (d) Birth

23. Physician : Treatment :: Judge :?

(a) Court (b) Judgment (c) Lawyer (d) Punishment

24. Calendar : Dates :: Dictionary :?

(a) Vocabulary (b) Language (c) Words (d) Book

25. Circle : Circumference :: Square :?

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(a) Volume (b) Area (c) Diagonal (d) Perimeter

26. Breeze : Cyclone :: Drizzle :?

(a) Earthquake (b) Storm (c) Flood (d) Downpour

27. Candle : Wax : :: Paper :?

(a) Wood (b) Tree (c) Bamboo (d) Pulp

28. Flow : River :: Stagnant :?

(a) Canal (b) Stream (c) River (d) Pool

29. Elegance : Vulgarity :: Graceful :?(a) Awkward (b) Comely (c) Asperity (d) Dirty

30. Professor : Lecture :: Doctor :?

(a) Hospital (b) Disease (c) Medicine (d) Patient

31. Horse : Neigh :: Jackal :?(a) Squeak (b) Chatter (c) Howl (d) Bray

32. Ink : Pen :: Blood :?(a) Donation (b) Vein (c) Accident (d) Doctor

33. Grain : Stock :: Stick :?

(a) Heap (b) Bundle (c) Collection (d) String

34. Nurture : Neglect :: Denigrate :?

(a) Reveal (b) Extol (c) Recognize (d) Calumniate

35. Planet : Orbit :: Projectile :?

(a) Trajectory (b) Track (c) Milky Way (d) Path

36. Oceans : Deserts :: Waves :?

(a) Sea (b) Dust (c) Sand dunes (d) Ripples

37. Pork : Pig :: Beef :?

(a) Farmer (b) Herd (c) Cow (d) Lamb

38. Patrolling : Safety :: Insurance :?

(a) Finance (b) Policy (c) Money (d) Protection

39. Pesticide : Crop :: Antiseptic :?

(a) Wound (b) Infection (c) Bandage (d) Bleeding

40. King : Throne :: Rider :?

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(a) Seat (b) Horse (c) Saddle (d) Chair

41. Ocean : Water :: Glacier :?

(a) Refrigerator (b) Ice (c) Mountain (d) Cave

42. Reluctant : Keen :: Remarkable :?

(a) Usual (b) Restrained (c) Striking (d) Evocative

43. Sculptor : Statue :: Poet :?

(a) Canvas (b) Pen (c) Verse (d) Chisel

44. Chlorophyll : Plant :: Hemoglobin :?(a) Haemorrhage (b) Blood (c) Oxygen (d) Red

45. Harp : Drum :: Flute :?

(a) Violin (b) Bugle (c) Harmonium (d) Piano

46. Imprison : Jail :: Exile :?(a) Country (b) Depart (c) Banish (d) Punishment

47. Bread : Yeast :: Curd :?(a) Fungi (b) Bacteria (c) Germs (d) Virus

48. Glucose : Carbohydrate :: Soyabean :?

(a) Proteins (b) Vitamins (c) Minerals (d) Legumes

49. Jeopardy : Peril :: Jealousy :?

(a) Envy (b) Insecurity (c) Lust (d) Sin

50. Ocean : Pacific :: Island :?

(a) Greenland (b) Ireland (c) Netherlands (d) Borneo

51. Meat : Vegetarian :: Liquor :?

(a) Insane (b) Introvert (c) Teetotaller (d) Foolish

52. Amber : Yellow :: Caramine :?

(a) Red (b) Green (c) Blue (d) Orange

53. Accommodation : Rent :: Journey :?

(a) Expense (b) Octroi (c) Freight (d) Fare

54. Deep : Shallow :: Freedom :?

(a) Prison (b) Discipline (c) Convict (d) Democracy

55. Head : Cap : Finger :?

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(a) Glove (b) Thimble (c) Nail (d) Thumb

56. Proteins : Growth :: Carbohydrates :?

(a) Energy (b) Strength (c) Resistance (d) Diseases

57. Wax : Wane :: Zenith :?

(a) Nadir (b) Bottom (c) Fall (d) Depth

58. Cells : Tissues :: Atoms :?

(a) Elements (b) Molecules (c) Electrons (d) Organs

59. Quack : Duck :: Bellows :?(a) Cat (b) Frog (c) Bull (d) Fox

60. Scissors : Lever :: Toothed wheel :?

(a) Wedge (b) Gear (c) Press (d) Pulley

61. Major : Battalion :: Colonel :?(a) Company (b) Regiment (c) Army (d) Soldiers

62. Wrist : Elbow :: Ankle :?(a) Heel (b) Fingers (c) Foot (d) Knee

63. Illiteracy : Education :: Flood :?

(a) Rain (b) Bridge (c) Dam (d) River

64. Dungeon : Confinement :: Asylum :?

(a) Refuge (b) Mercy (c) Truancy (d) Remorse

65. Book : Critic :: Building :?

(a) Engineer (b) Contractor (c) Weigher (d) Appraiser

66. Cub : Lion :: Colt :?

(a) Doe (b) Stag (c) Leopard (d) Stallion

67. Drill : Bore :: Sieve :?

(a) Thresh (b) Sift (c) Pry (d) Rinse

68. Court : Justice :: School :?

(a) Teacher (b) Student (c) Ignorance (d) Education

69. Tile : Mosaic :: Knot :?

(a) Embroidery (b) Abacus (c) Macrame (d) Easle

70. Import : Export :: Expenditure :?

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(a) Deficit (b) Revenue (c) Debt (d) Tax

71. Hill : Mountain :: Stream :?

(a) River (b) Canal (c) Glacier (d) Avalanche

72. Market : Demand :: Farming :?

(a) Farmer (b) Monsoons (c) Food grain (d) Supply

73. Nightingale : Warble :: Frog :?

(a) Yelp (b) Croak (c) Cackle (d) Squeak

74. Rondo : Music :: Lay :?(a) Song (b) Poem (c) Lyric (d) Story

75. Jama Masjid : Delhi :: Red Square :?

(a) Hyderabad (b) Moscow (c) New York (d) Lahore

76. Video : Cassette :: Computer :?(a) Reels (b) Recordings (c) Files (d) Floppy

77. Fossils : Creatures :: Mummies :?(a) Egypt (b) Human beings (c) Animals (d) Martyrs

78. Snake : Fang :: Bee :?

(a) Honey (b) Hive (c) Wax (d) Sting

79. Command : Order :: Confusion :?

(a) Discipline (b) Clarity (c) Chaos (d) Problem

80. Quartz : Radio :: Gypsum :?

(a) Glass (b) Porcelain (c) Cement (d) Powder

81. Chromite : Chromium :: Ilmenite :?

(a) Limestone (b) Cobalt (c) Manganese (d) Titanium

82. Darwin : Evolution :: Archimedes :?

(a) Friction (b) Lubrication (c) Buoyancy (d) Liquids

83. Needle : clock :: Wheel :?

(a) Walk (b) Road (c) Vehicle (d) Driving

84. Wimbledon Trophy : Tennis :: Walkers Cup :?

(a) Hockey (b) Pole (c) Golf (d) Wrestling

85. Skeleton : Body :: Grammar :?

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(a) Language (b) Sentence (c) Meaning (d) Education

86. Atom : Matter :: Particle :?

(a) Proton (b) Electron (c) Molecule (d) Dust

87. Disease : Pathology :: Planet :?

(a) Astrology (b) Geology (c) Astronomy (d) Palaeontology

88. Mature : Regressed :: Varied :?

(a) Rhythmic (b) Monotonous (c) Decorous (d) Obsolete

89. Cruel : King :: Lethargy :?(a) Sharp (b) Alertness (c) Interest (d) Shrewd

90. Archipelago : Islands :: Massif :?

(a) Mountains (b) Caves (c) Forests (d) Hillocks

91. Novice : Learner :: Harbinger :?(a) Messenger (b) Thief (c) Pickpocket (d) Robber

92. Sikkim : Gangtok :: Manipur :?(a) Dispur (b) Cherrapunji (c) Shillong (d) Imphal

93. Cringe : Fear :: Yawn :?

(a) Worry (b) Anger (c) Reaction (d) Boredom

94. Deuce : Tennis :: Googly :?

(a) Football (b) Cricket (c) Hockey (d) Polo

95. Negroes : Africa :: Sherpas :?

(a) Tibet (b) Pakistan (c) Russia (d) Japan

96. Ludhiana : Hosiery :: Surat :?

(a) Silk (b) Textile (c) Pottery (d) Wool

97. Dettol : Antiseptic :: Phenyl :?

(a) Deodorant (b) Preservative (c) Antidote (d) Detergent

98. Current : Circuit :: Earth :?

(a) Planet (b) Solar system (c) Orbit (d) Path

99. Circus : Entertainment :: Temple :?

(a) Deity (b) Worship (c) Devotion (d) Donation

100. Chanakya : Politician :: Kalidasa :?

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(a) Literature (b) Sanskrit (c) Vikramaditya (d) Dramatist

ANSWERS (EXERCISE 2B)

1. (c) : First is made up of the second.2. (d) : Second is the name given to the remains left after the first.

3. (c) : First causes the second.

4. (b) : Second is the act of cutting the first.5. (a) : Second is the capital of the first.

6. (c) : First is a part of the second.

7. (a) : First denotes the class to which the second belongs.8. (c) : Second feeds on the first.

9. (d) : First revolves around the second.

10. (a) : Transaction of second is done through the first.

11. (d) : Ship is the principal means of transport is sea. Similarly, camel is the principal

means of transport in desert.12. (b) : Second is a more intense form of the first.

13. (b) : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.14. (d) : First is a hatred for the second.

15. (b) : Second denotes the activity of the first.

16. (c) : Second is a more intense form of the first.17. (b) : Errata comprises of errors in books. Similarly, flaws are the defects in metals.

18. (b) : The waste of the house is called garbage. Similarly, the impurities in the ore are

called gangue.19. (a) : The words in each pair are synonyms of each other.

20. (c) : First relieves one from the second.

21. (d) : First is a disease which affects the second.22. (d) : First is the feeling associated with the second.23. (b) : Second denotes the function performed by the first.

24. (c) : One looks for the second in the first.

25. (d) : Second is a measure of the boundary of the first.26. (d) : Second is a more intense form of the first.

27. (d) : First is made from the second.

28. (d) : River contains flowing water. Similarly, pool contains stagnant water.29. (a) : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.

30. (c) : Professor delivers lecture to his students. Similarly, doctor gives medicine to his

patients.

31. (c) : Second is the sound produced by the first.32. (b) : First moves in the second by capillary action.

33. (b) : Second is a collection of the first.

34. (b) : the words in each pair are antonyms of each other.35. (a) : Second is the path traced by the first.

36. (c) : If oceans were deserts, waves would be sand dunes.

37. (c) : First is the name given to the meat of the second.38. (d) : Second denotes the purpose for which the first is undertaken.

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39. (a) : Pesticide protects crops from insects and antiseptic protects wound from germs.

40. (c) : A king sits on a throne and a rider on a saddle.

41. (b) : First consists of the second.42. (a) : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.

43. (c) : Second is prepared by the first.

44. (b) : Chlorophyll imparts green colour to the plant. Similarly, haemoglobin impartsred colour to the blood.

45. (b) : The voice of harp is shrill as compared to that of drum. Flute produces a shrill

sound as compared to that of bugle.46. (c) : The words in each pair are synonyms of each other.

47. (b) : First is produced by the action of second.

48. (a) : Glucose is rich in carbohydrates and soyabean is rich in proteins.

49. (a) : First is a more intense form of the second.50. (a) : The largest ocean is Pacific Ocean. Similarly, the largest island is Greenland.

51. (c) : One who abstains from meat is called a vegetarian and one who abstains from

liquor is called a teetotaler.

52. (a) : Amber is a shade of yellow colour. Similarly, Caramine is a shade of red colour.53. (d) : Money paid for accommodation is called rent. Similarly, the money paid for a

journey is called fare.54. (b) : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.

55. (b) : First is covered by the second.

56. (a) : Proteins are essential for growth. Similarly, carbohydrates are essential forproviding energy.

57. (a) : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.

58. (b) : Cells constitute tissues and atoms constitute molecules.

59. (c) : First is the sound produced by the second.60. (b) : Second denotes the class of machines to which the first belongs.

61. (b) : As major heads a battalion, the Colonel commands a regiment.

62. (d) : Wrist is the lower part of elbow. Similarly, ankle is the lower part of knee.63. (c) : Second helps the get rid of the first.

64. (a) : A prisoner is confined within the dungeon, and an unsheltered person takes

refuge within the asylum.65. (d) : Second evaluates and comments on the first.

66. (d) : First is a young one of the second.

67. (b) : Second denotes the function performed by the first.

68. (d) : First is the place where the second is imparted.69. (c) : Just as tiles in a mosaic make a pattern, so also the knots in a piece of macram

make a pattern.

70. (b) : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.71. (a) : Second is a bigger form of the first.

72. (b) : First depends on the second for results.

73. (b) : Second is the sound produced by the first.74. (a) : First is a type of the second.

75. (b) : Jama Masjid is situated in Delhi. Similarly, Red Square is situated in Moscow.

76. (d) : Recordings of the second are visualized on the first.

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77. (b) : Fossils are the remains of creatures. Similarly, mummies are the remains of

human beings.

78. (d) : Second is the bite of the first.79. (c) : The words in each pair are synonyms of each other.

80. (c) : First is used to make the second.

81. (d) : Chromite is a mineral of chromium and ilmenite is a mineral of titanium.82. (c) : Darwin gave the theory of evolution. Likewise, Archimedes gave the principle

of buoyancy.

83. (c) : First is the moving part of the second.84. (c) : Wimbledon Trophy is associated with the game of tennis. Similarly, Walkers

cup is associated with the game of golf.

85. (a) : Just as skeleton forms the frame work of the body, so also Grammar lays down

the essentials of language.86. (d) : The smallest unit of mater is atom and that of dust is particle.

87. (c) : Diseases are studied in Pathology. Similarly, planets are studied in Astronomy.

88. (b) : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.

89. (b) : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.90. (a) : First is a group of the second.

91. (a) : The words in each pair are synonyms of each other.92. (d) : Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim and Imphal is the capital of Manipur.

93. (d) : First is a sign of the second.

94. (b) : First is a term associated with the second.95. (a) : Negroes are residents of Africa. Similarly, Sherpas are residents of Tibet.

96. (b) : First is a place famous for the production of second.

97. (a) : First is used in the form of second.

98. (c) : Current flows through electric circuit. Similarly, earth moves in its orbit roundthe Sun.

99. (b) : One goes to a circus for entertainment, and to a temple for worship.

100. (d) :Chanakya was a famous politician and Kalidasa was a famous dramatist.

EXERCISE 2C

Directions : In each of the following questions, there is a certain relation 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, having the same relation with this

word as the words of the given pair bear. Choose the best alternative.

1. Good : Bad :: Roof :?

(a) Window (b) Floor (c) Walls (d) Pillars

2. Man : Biography :: Nation :?

(a) Leader (b) People (c) Geography (d) History

3. Fog : Visibility :: AIDS :?

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(a) Health (b) Resistance (c) Virus (d) Death

4. Porcupine : Rodent :: Mildew :?(a) Fungus (b) Germ (c) Insect (d) Pathogen

5. Reading : Knowledge :: Work :?

(a) Experience (b) Engagement (c) Employment (d) Experiment

6. White : Peace :: Red :?

(a) Violence (b) Roses (c) Hatred (d) Cleanliness

7. Ottawa : Canada :: Canberra :?

(a) Argentina (b) Switzerland (c) Sri Lanka (d) Australia

8. Victory : Encouragement :: Failure :?

(a) Sadness (b) Defeat (c) Anger (d) Frustration

9. Igloo : Ice :: Marquee :?(a) Canvas (b) Silk (c) Buckram (d) Satin

10. Dilatory : Expeditious :: Direct :?

(a) Tortuous (b) Circumlocutory (c) Straight (d) Curved

11. Cunning : Fox :: Timid :?

(a) Horse (b) Ant (c) Ass (d) Rabbit

12. Street : Lane :: Road :?(a) Avenue (b) Highway (c) Footpath (d) Junction

13. Hair : Bald :: Crop :?(a) Field (b) Farmer (c) Rain (d) Barren

14. Foundation : Edifice :: Constitution :?(a) Government (b) State (c) Nation (d) Cabinet

15. Taxonomy : Classification :: Pedology :?

(a) Nature (b) Farming (c) Soil (d) Mountain

16. Monotony : Variety :: Crudeness :?

(a) Refinement (b) Raw (c) Sobriety (d) Simplicity

17. Hour : Second :: Tertiary :?

(a) Intermediary (b) Primary (c) Ordinary (d) Secondary

18. Painting : Artist :: Symphony :?

(a) Novelist (b) Poet (c) Essayist (d) Composer

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19. Pongee : Silk :: Shallot :?

(a) Boat (b) Building (c) Ship (d) Stream

20. Dawn : Dusk :: Inauguration :?

(a) Invitation (b) Valediction (c) Repetition (d) Organisation

21. Tectonics : Building :: Taxidermy :?

(a) Classification (b) Conserving (c) Stuffing (d) Collecting

22. South : North-west :: West :?

(a) South-west (b) North-east (c) East (d) South

23. Radical : Moderate :: Revolution :?

(a) Reformation (b) Peace (c) Chaos (d) Change

24. Hong Kong : China :: Vatican :?(a) Rome (b) Mexico (c) Canada (d) Christianity

25. Steel : Rails :: Alnico :?

(a) Aircraft (b) Machinery (c) Silver ware (d) Magnets

26. Summit : Apex :: Summon :?

(a) Judge (b) Court (c) Beckon (d) Witness

27. Monarchy : King :: Aristocracy :?(a) Nobles (b) Wealthy (c) People (d) God

28. Cardiology : Heart :: Zoology :?(a) Insects (b) Animals (c) Plants (d) Germs

29. Interview : Job :: Armistice :?(a) War (b) Treaty (c) Amnesty (d) Agreement

30. Equine : Horse :: Vulpine :?

(a) Dog (b) Cat (c) Wolf (d) Eagle

31. Time : Waste :: Money :?

(a) Spend (b) Earn (c) Lose (d) Squander

32. Fire : Extinguish :: Thirst :?

(a) Quench (b) Satiate (c) Mitigate (d) Drink

33. Rice : Cook :: Fish :?

(a) Bake (b) Fry (c) Sizzle (d) Roast

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34. Car : Polish :: Floor :?

(a) Wipe (b) Wash (c) Clean (d) Scrub

35. Nails : Pare :: Moustache :?

(a) Clip (b) Cut (c) Shave (d) Blow

36. Head : Shake :: Shoulders :?

(a) Shrug (b) Hunch (c) Shiver (d) Turn

37. Wizard : Witch :: Monk :?

(a) Madam (b) Widow (c) Nun (d) Virgin

38. Horse : Gallop :: Duck :?

(a) Strut (b) Waddle (c) Prowl (d) Trot

39. Cricket : Pitch :: Skating :?(a) Arena (b) Course (c) Court (d) Rink

40. Cup : Saucer :: Knife :?

(a) Kitchen (b) Tray (c) Fork (d) Vegetable

41. Connoisseur : Art :: Gourmet :?

(a) Food (b) Money (c) Drink (d) Flesh

42. January : November :: Sunday :?(a) Monday (b) Tuesday (c) Friday (d) Saturday

43. Burglar : House :: Pirate :?(a) Sea (b) Ship (c) Sailor (d) Crew

44. Bird : Chirp :: Horse :?(a) Bray (b) Neigh (c) Race (d) Stable

45. Quail : Partridges :: Yak :?

(a) Cows (b) Deer (c) Oxen (d) Antelopes

46. Engineer : Map :: Bricklayer :?

(a) Design (b) Templet (c) Mould (d) Cement

47. Hill : Mountain :: ? : Pain

(a) Fear (b) Headache (c) Discomfort (d) Distress

48. Heart : Pericardium :: Brain :?

(a) Bones (b) Head (c) Skull (d) Cranium

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49. Crow : Carrion :: Leech :?

(a) Bugs (b) Blood (c) Meat (d) Bones

50. Insert : Extract :: Mighty :?

(a) Thin (b) Strong (c) Frail (d) Feeble

51. Perch : Fresh Water ::? : Salt water

(a) crocodile (b) Frog (c) Cod (d) Snake

52. Ornithologist : Birds :: Anthropologist :?

(a) Plants (b) Animals (c) Mankind (d) Environment

53. Mother : Child :: Cloud :?

(a) Weather (b) Rain (c) Thunder (d) Water

54. Venerate : Worship :: Extol :?(a) Glorify (b) Homage (c) Compliment (d) Recommend

55. Water : Convection :: Space :?

(a) Conduction (b) Transference (c) Vacuum (d) Radiation

56. Growth : Death :: Increase :?

(a) Ease (b) Decrease (c) Tease (d) Cease

57. Oxygen : Burn :: Carbon dioxide :?(a) Isolate (b) Foam (c) Extinguish (d) Explode

58. Mathematics : Logic :: Homicide :?(a) Facts (b) Scientist (c) Experiment (d) Laboratory

59. Matricide : Mother :: Homicide :?(a) Human (b) Children (c) Father (d) Apes

60. Pigeon : Peace :: White flag :?

(a) Friendship (b) Victory (c) Surrender (d) War

61. Teheran : Iran :: Beijing :?

(a) China (b) Japan (c) Turkey (d) Malaysia

62. Enough : Excess :: Sufficiency :?

(a) Adequacy (b) Surplus (c) Competency (d) Import

63. Dark : Fear :: Honesty :?

(a) Personality (b) Money (c) Treachery (d) Trust

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64. Convoy : Ships :: Deputation :?

(a) Voters (b) Representatives (c) Politicians (d) Writers

65. Tanning : Leather :: Pyrotechnics :?

(a) Wool (b) Fireworks (c) Bombs (d) Machinery

66. Shark : Fish :: Lavender :?

(a) Shrub (b) Tree (c) Herb (d) Climber

67. Butter : Milk :: Book :?

(a) Author (b) Printing (c) Chapter (d) Paper

68. Car : Petrol :: Television :?

(a) Electricity (b) Transmission (c) Entertainment (d) Antenna

69. Pig : Farrow :: Dog :?(a) Mare (b) Puppy (c) Bitch (d) Colt

70. Mattock : Dig :: Shovel :?

(a) Break (b) Push (c) Scoop (d) Whittle

71. Knoll : Hill :: Eclogue :?

(a) Poem (b) Music (c) Drama (d) Ballad

72. Receptionist : Office :: Hostess :?(a) Aircraft (b) Crew (c) Hospital (d) Airport

73. Denigrate : Devalue :: Upgrade :?(a) Revalue (b) Praise (c) Demote (d) Promote

74. Seismograph : Earthquakes :: Taseometer :?(a) Volcanoes (b) Resistances (c) Landslides (d) Strains

75. Dum Dum : Kolkata :: Palam :?

(a) Kerala (b) Delhi (c) Chennai (d) Mumbi

76. Foresight : Anticipation :: Insomnia :?

(a) Treatment (b) Disease (c) Sleeplessness (d) Unrest

77. USA : Congress :: Iran :?

(a) Althing (b) Storting (c) Majlis (d) Cortes

78. Karnataka : Gold :: Madhya Pradesh :?

(a) Diamond (b) Iron (c) Copper (d) Gems

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79. Carbon : Diamond :: Corundum :?

(a) Pearl (b) Pukhraj (c) Garnet (d) Ruby

80. Funk : Vitamins :: Curie :?

(a) Uranium (b) Radium (c) Radioactivity (d) Photography

81. Virology : Virus :: Semantics :?

(a) Amoeba (b) Language (c) Nature (d) Society

82. Pituitary : Brain :: Thymus :?

(a) Larynx (b) Spinal Cord (c) Throat (d) Chest

83. Novelty : Oldness :: Newness :?

(a) Culture (b) Discovery (c) Model (d) Antiquity

84. Blunt : Sharp :: Sow :?(a) Water (b) Crow (c) Farm (d) Reap

85. Pyrophobia : Fire :: Ochlophobia :?

(a) Horses (b) Crowd (c) Light (d) Foreigners

86. Wealth : Amass :: Grains :?

(a) Pool (b) Collect (c) Hoard (d) Squander

87. Legend : Story :: Merlin :?(a) Hawk (b) Eagle (c) Crow (d) Parakeet

88. Annihilation : Fire :: Cataclysm :?(a) Earthquake (b) Flood (c) Emergency (d) Steam

89. Lemur : Monkey :: Rook :?(a) Cat (b) Crow (c) Vulture (d) Owl

90. Vestry : Church :: Dispensary :?

(a) Laboratory (b) Hospital (c) School (d) Monastery

91. Visitor : Invitation :: Witness :?

(a) Subpoena (b) Permission (c) Assent (d) Document

92. Oasis : Sand :: Island :?

(a) River (b) Sea (c) Water (d) Waves

93. Anatomy : Zoology :: Paediatrics :?

(a) Chemistry (b) Medicine (c) Palaeontology (d) Mechanics

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94. Rill : Stream :: Pony :?

(a) Mare (b) Mule (c) Donkey (d) Horse

95. Roster : Duty :: Inventory :?

(a) Furnace (b) Exports (c) Goods (d) Produce

96. Wine : Grapes :: Vodka :?

(a) Potatoes (b) Apples (c) Oranges (d) Flour

97. Jungle : Zoo :: Sea :?

(a) Aquarium (b) Harbour (c) Water (d) Fishery

98. Origami : Paper :: Ikebana :?

(a) Trees (b) Theatre (c) Flowers (d) Tapestry

99. Entrepreneur : Profit :: Scholar :?(a) Income (b) Knowledge (c) Service (d) Business

100. Igloos : Canada :: Rondavels :?

(a) Africa (b) Rangoon (c) Russia (d) Indonesia

ANSWERS (EXERCISE 2C)

1. (b) : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.

2. (d) : Second contains the story of the first.

3. (b) : First impairs the second.4. (a) : Porcupine is a rodent and mildew is a fungus.

5. (a) : Second is acquired from the first.

6. (a) : First is a symbol of the second.7. (d) : Ottawa is the capital of Canada and Canberra is the capital of Australia.

8. (d) : First causes the second.

9. (a) : First is made up of the second.

10. (b) : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.11. (c) : Fox is a cunning animal and ass is a timid animal.

12. (a) : Second is a smaller form of the first.

13. (d) : A head without hair is called bald and a land without crop is called barren.14. (c) : First forms the basis of the second.

15. (c) : Taxonomy is the science dealing with classification. Similarly, pedology deals

with study of soils.16. (a) : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.

17. (b) : Seconds, minutes and hours are the three units of time seconds is the smallest

unit and hours is the third unit in succession. Similarly, primary represents

initial stage and tertiary represents the third stage in a process.

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18. (d) : First is prepared by the second.

19. (a) : First is a type of the second.

20. (b) : One is followed by other.21. (c) : Tectonics is the science dealing with the art of building. Similarly, taxidermy is

the art of stuffing animals.

22. (b) : The direction indicated by the second word in each pair lies 1350

clockwise tothat indicated by the first word.

23. (b) : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.

24. (a) : Hong Kong is a city in China. Similarly, Vatican is a city in Rome.25. (d) : First is an alloy used to make the second.

26. (c) : The words in each pair are synonyms of each other.

27. (a) : Monarchy is rule by a king. Similarly, aristocracy is government by the nobles.

28. (b) : Cardiology is the branch of science which deals with the study of heart.Similarly, zoology is the branch of science which deals with the study of

animals.

29. (b) : First is followed by the second.

30. (c) : Equine is horse like and vulpine is wolf like.31. (d) : Second is the name given to the act of wasting the first.

32. (d) : Second is the name given to the act of doing away with the first.33. (b) : Second is the method of making the first eatable.

34. (d) : Second is the best method of cleaning the first.

35. (a) : Second is the name given to the act of shaping up the first by trimming.36. (a) : Second is the name given to the act of expressing an opinion by moving the

first.

37. (c) : Second is the feminine gender of the first.

38. (b) : Second is the movement of the first.39. (d) : Second is the place where the first is played / performed.

40. (c) : The items in each pair generally go together.

41. (a) : First has a good taste for the second.42. (c) : November and January are alternate months of the year, in order. Similarly,

Friday and Sunday are alternate days of the week, in order.

43. (b) : First robs the second.44. (b) : Second is the sound produced by the first.

45. (c) : First belongs to the family of second.

46. (b) : Second gives the pattern to be followed by the first.

47. (d) : Second is a bigger form of the first.48. (d) : Second is a bony protective covering of the first.

49. (b) : First feeds on the second.

50. (d) : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.51. (c) : A perch is a fresh water fish. Similarly, a cod is a salt water fish.

52. (c) : Ornithologist specializes in the study of birds. Similarly, anthropologist

specializes in the study of mankind.53. (b) : First gives birth to the second.

54. (a) : the words in each pair are synonyms of each other.

55. (d) : Second is the mode of transfer of heat through the first.

56. (d) : Second puts an end to the activity denoted by the first.

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57. (c) : Oxygen supports burning while carbon dioxide extinguishes fire.

58. (a) : Second denotes the principle on which the first is based.

59. (a) : First is the name given to the act of killing the second.60. (c) : Pigeon is a symbol of peace and white flag is a symbol of surrender.

61. (a) : Teheran is the capital of Iran and Beijing is the capital of China.

62. (b) : Enough indicates sufficiency and Excess indicates surplus.63. (d) : First leads to the second.

64. (b) : First is a group of second, deployed for a certain purpose.

65. (b) : First is the process of manufacturing the second.66. (a) : Shark is a fish and Lavender is a shrub.

67. (d) : Second is used to prepare the first.

68. (a) : First needs the second to work.

69. (b) : Second is the young one of the first.70. (c) : Mattock is a tool to dig hard ground. Similarly, shovel is a tool to scoop.

71. (a) : Knool is a small hill and eclogue is a short poem.

72. (a) : First attends the clients in the second.

73. (d) : The words in each pair are synonyms of each other.74. (d) : Seismograph is an instrument to measure the intensity of earthquakes. Similarly,

taseometer is an instrument to measure strains.75. (b) : Dum Dum is an airport in Kolkata and Palam is an airport in Delhi.

76. (c) : The words in each pair are synonyms of each other.

77. (c) : The parliament of U. S. A is called Congress and that of Iran is called Majlis.78. (a) : Gold is mined in Karnataka. Likewise, diamonds are mined in Madhya Pradesh.

79. (d) : Second is a form of the first.

80. (b) : Funk discovered vitamins and Curie discovered radium.

81. (b) : Virology deals with the effects of virus. Similarly, semantics deals with theeffects of language.

82. (d) : Pituitary is a gland in the brain. Similarly, thymus is a gland of the chest.

83. (d) : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.84. (d) : The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.

85. (b) : Pyrophobia is a morbid fear of fire. Similarly, ochlophobia is a morbid fear of

crowds.86. (c) : Second is the name given to the act of accumulating the first.

87. (a) : First is a type of second.

88. (b) : First is the result of second.

89. (b) : Second denotes the family to which the first belongs.90. (b) : Second is a higher institution than the first.

91. (a) : A visitor is given an invitation to attend an occasion. Similarly, the witness is

delivered a subpoena providing for attendance at the court.92. (c) : Oasis is a water pool amidst sand. Similarly, island is a piece of land amidst

water Note : Sea would have been the answer if we had desert in place of

sand.93. (b) : Anatomy is a branch of zoology. Similarly, Paediatrics is a branch of medicine.

94. (d) : Rill is a small stream and pony is a small horse.

95. (c) : Roster is a list of duties and inventory is a list of goods.

96. (d) : First is prepared from the second.

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97. (a) : The organisms living is a jungle are artificially reared in a zoo. Similarly, the

organisms living in the sea are artificially reared in an aquarium.

98. (c) : First is an art associated with the second.99. (b) :First strives to acquire the second.

100. (a) :First is the type of houses commonly found in the country denoted by the

second.