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1
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Moon : Satellite :: Earth : ?$
A
Sun
B
Planet
C
Solar system
D
Asteroid

Solution

(B) The relationship given is based on the classification of celestial bodies.
The $Moon$ is a natural satellite of the $Earth$.
Similarly,the $Earth$ is classified as a planet in our solar system.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Planet$.
2
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Melt : Liquid :: Freeze : ?$
A
ice
B
Condense
C
Solid
D
Crystal

Solution

(C) The relationship is defined by the process and its resulting state of matter.
When a substance undergoes the process of melting,it turns into a liquid.
Similarly,when a substance undergoes the process of freezing,it turns into a solid.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Solid$.
3
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Influenza : Virus :: Typhoid : ?$
A
Bacillus
B
Parasite
C
Protozoa
D
Bacteria

Solution

(D) The relationship given is $Disease : Pathogen$.
Influenza is a disease caused by a virus.
Similarly,Typhoid is a disease caused by the bacterium $Salmonella \text{ } typhi$.
Therefore,the correct alternative is Bacteria.
4
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Eye : Myopia : : Teeth : ?
A
Pyorrhoea
B
Cataract
C
Trachoma
D
Eczema

Solution

(A) The relationship is defined as: The second term is a disease associated with the first term.
Myopia is a disease or defect of the eye.
Similarly,Pyorrhoea is a disease of the teeth (specifically,an inflammatory condition of the gums and tooth sockets).
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
5
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Scribble : Write :: Stammer : ?$
A
Walk
B
Play
C
Speak
D
Dance

Solution

(C) The relationship is based on the manner of performing an action.
$Scribble$ is an improper or messy way to $Write$.
Similarly,$Stammer$ is an improper or hesitant way to $Speak$.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
6
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Muslims : Mosque : : Sikhs : ?
A
Golden Temple
B
Medina
C
Fire Temple
D
Gurudwara

Solution

(D) The relation given is based on the place of worship for a specific religious community.
Muslims worship in a mosque.
Similarly,Sikhs worship in a gurudwara.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
7
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Acting : Theatre : : Gambling : ?
A
Casino
B
Club
C
Bar
D
Gym

Solution

(A) The relationship is based on the place where an activity is performed.
Acting is performed in a Theatre.
Similarly,Gambling is performed in a Casino.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
8
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Breeze : Cyclone :: Drizzle : ?$
A
Earthquake
B
Storm
C
Flood
D
Downpour

Solution

(D) The relationship between the given words is based on intensity.
$A$ $Breeze$ is a light,gentle wind,while a $Cyclone$ is a very intense and destructive wind system.
Similarly,$Drizzle$ refers to very light rain,and $Downpour$ refers to heavy,intense rain.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Downpour$.
9
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Water : Convection : : Space : ?
A
Conduction
B
Transference
C
Vacuum
D
Radiation

Solution

(D) The relationship is based on the mode of heat transfer.
Water transfers heat primarily through the process of convection.
Similarly,in space,where there is no medium,heat is transferred through the process of radiation.
10
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Grain : Stock :: Stick : ?
A
Heap
B
Bundle
C
Collection
D
String

Solution

(B) The relationship is that the second word represents a collective noun for the first word.
$A$ 'Stock' is a collection of 'Grain'.
Similarly,a 'Bundle' is a collection of 'Stick'.
11
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Oxygen : Burn :: Carbon dioxide : ?
A
Isolate
B
Foam
C
Extinguish
D
Explode

Solution

(C) The relationship is based on the functional property of the gases in relation to fire.
Oxygen is a supporter of combustion,meaning it helps in burning.
Carbon dioxide is used as a fire suppressant,meaning it helps to extinguish fire.
Therefore,the correct alternative is Extinguish.
12
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Planet : Orbit :: Projectile : ?$
A
Trajectory
B
Track
C
Milky way
D
Path

Solution

(A) In the given analogy,the first term represents an object,and the second term represents the specific path it follows.
$A$ $Planet$ moves in a fixed path called an $Orbit$.
Similarly,a $Projectile$ (an object projected into space) follows a specific curved path known as a $Trajectory$.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Trajectory$.
13
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Cobbler : Leather :: Carpenter : ?$
A
Furniture
B
Wood
C
Hammer
D
Chair

Solution

(B) The relationship is based on the worker and the raw material they use.
$A$ $Cobbler$ uses $Leather$ as a raw material to make shoes.
Similarly,a $Carpenter$ uses $Wood$ as a raw material to make various items.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Wood$.
14
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Genuine : Authentic : : Mirage : ?
A
Image
B
Transpiration
C
Reflection
D
Illusion

Solution

(D) The relationship between 'Genuine' and 'Authentic' is that they are synonyms (words with the same meaning). Therefore,we need to find a synonym for 'Mirage'. $A$ 'Mirage' is an optical phenomenon that creates an 'Illusion'. Thus,'Illusion' is the correct synonym.
15
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Cub : Lion :: Colt : ?$
A
Doe
B
Stag
C
Leopard
D
Stallion

Solution

(D) The relationship given is based on the young one of an animal.
$A$ $Cub$ is the young one of a $Lion$.
Similarly,a $Colt$ is the young one of a $Horse$,which is represented by the term $Stallion$ (a male horse).
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Stallion$.
16
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Drill : Bore :: Sieve : ?
A
Thresh
B
Sift
C
Pry
D
Rinse

Solution

(B) The relationship is based on the function performed by the tool. $A$ $Drill$ is used to $Bore$ a hole. Similarly,a $Sieve$ is used to $Sift$ substances. Therefore,the correct alternative is $Sift$.
17
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Country : President : : State : ?
A
Governor
B
Minister
C
Chief Minister
D
Citizen

Solution

(A) The President is the constitutional head of the country. Similarly,the Governor is the constitutional head of the state. Therefore,the correct alternative is Governor.
18
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Car : Garage : : Aeroplane : ?
A
Airport
B
Depot
C
Hangar
D
Harbour

Solution

(C) The relationship is based on the place where a vehicle is kept or parked.
$A$ $Car$ is kept in a $Garage$.
Similarly,an $Aeroplane$ is kept in a $Hangar$.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
19
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Bread : Yeast : : Curd : ?
A
Fungi
B
Bacteria
C
Germs
D
Virus

Solution

(B) The relationship is based on the production process: Bread is produced by the action of Yeast. Similarly,Curd is produced by the action of Bacteria (specifically,Lactobacillus).
20
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Ruby : Red : : Sapphire : ?
A
Blue
B
White
C
Green
D
Silver

Solution

(A) Ruby is a precious stone known for its characteristic red color.
Similarly,sapphire is a precious stone known for its characteristic blue color.
Therefore,the correct relation is Sapphire : Blue.
21
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$House : Garbage :: Ore : ?$
A
Rubbish
B
Gangue
C
Sand
D
Dregs

Solution

(B) The waste material found in a house is called garbage.
Similarly,the unwanted earthy impurities present in an ore are called gangue.
22
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Steel : Rails :: Alnico : ?
A
Aircraft
B
Machinery
C
Silver ware
D
Magnets

Solution

(D) The relationship is based on the material used to manufacture a specific object. Steel is the material used to manufacture rails. Similarly,Alnico is an alloy primarily used to manufacture permanent magnets.
23
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Naphthalene : Coal tar :: Dyes : ?$
A
Petroleum
B
Oils
C
Chemicals
D
Carbon

Solution

(C) The relationship given is based on the source of the substance.
Naphthalene is a product obtained from coal tar.
Similarly,dyes are products obtained from chemicals.
Therefore,the correct alternative is chemicals.
24
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Darwin : \text{Evolution} :: \text{Archimedes} : ?$
A
Friction
B
Lubrication
C
Buoyancy
D
Liquids

Solution

(C) $Darwin$ proposed the theory of evolution.
Similarly,$Archimedes$ proposed the principle of buoyancy.
25
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Flower : Butterfly :: Dirt : ?
A
Rats
B
Fly
C
Bugs
D
Sweeper

Solution

(B) The relationship is based on attraction: a $Flower$ attracts a $Butterfly$ for nectar,similarly,$Dirt$ attracts a $Fly$.
26
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Glucose : Carbohydrate :: Soyabean : ?
A
Proteins
B
Vitamins
C
Minerals
D
Legumes

Solution

(A) The relationship is based on the primary nutrient provided by the food item.
Glucose is a primary source of carbohydrates.
Similarly,soyabean is a primary source of proteins.
Therefore,the correct alternative is Proteins.
27
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Engineer : Map : : Bricklayer : ?
A
Design
B
Templet
C
Mould
D
Cement

Solution

(B) The relationship is based on the tool or guide used by the professional to execute their work. An engineer uses a map (or blueprint/plan) to guide their construction or design process. Similarly,a bricklayer uses a templet (a pattern or guide) to ensure the bricks are laid in the correct shape or alignment. Therefore,the correct alternative is templet.
28
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Microphone : Loud :: Microscope : ?
A
Increase
B
Investigate
C
Examine
D
Magnify

Solution

(D) microphone is a device used to make sound louder.
Similarly,a microscope is an optical instrument used to magnify small objects that are not visible to the naked eye.
Therefore,the correct relation is $Microscope : Magnify$.
29
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Matricide : Mother : : Homicide : ?
A
Human
B
Children
C
Father
D
Apes

Solution

(A) The relationship is based on the definition of terms where the first word represents the act of killing and the second word represents the victim.
Matricide is the act of killing one's mother.
Similarly,Homicide is the act of killing a human being.
Therefore,the correct alternative is Human.
30
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Scrap : Food :: Lees : ?
A
Bread
B
Tea
C
Wine
D
Rice

Solution

(C) The relationship is based on the concept of leftovers or residue.
Scrap is the leftover or waste material of food.
Similarly,Lees is the sediment or residue that settles at the bottom of a container of wine during fermentation or aging.
Therefore,the correct alternative is Wine.
31
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Quartz : Radio :: Gypsum : ?$
A
Glass
B
Porcelain
C
Cement
D
Powder

Solution

(C) The relationship is based on the utility of the material. $Quartz$ crystals are used in the manufacturing of radio frequency oscillators. Similarly,$Gypsum$ is a primary raw material used in the manufacturing of $Cement$.
32
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Cattle : Herd :: Sheep : ?$
A
Flock
B
Swarm
C
Crowd
D
Shoal

Solution

(A) The relationship given is that the second word represents the collective noun for a group of the first word.
$A$ group of $Cattle$ is called a $Herd$.
Similarly,a group of $Sheep$ is called a $Flock$.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Flock$.
33
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Newspaper : Press : : Cloth : ?
A
Tailor
B
Mill
C
Fibre
D
Factory

Solution

(B) The relationship is based on the place of production. $A$ newspaper is produced in a press. Similarly,cloth is produced in a mill.
34
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Oceans : Deserts :: Waves : ?$
A
Sea
B
Dust
C
Sand dunes
D
Ripples

Solution

(C) The relationship is based on the characteristic features found in each environment.
An ocean is characterized by the presence of waves.
Similarly,a desert is characterized by the presence of sand dunes.
Therefore,the analogy $Oceans : Deserts :: Waves : Sand dunes$ holds true.
35
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Giant : Dwarf :: Genius : ?$
A
Wicked
B
Gentle
C
Idiot
D
Tiny

Solution

(C) The given words are antonyms (opposites) of each other.
$Giant$ is the opposite of $Dwarf$.
Similarly,the opposite of $Genius$ is $Idiot$.
36
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Tea : Cup :: Tobacco : ?
A
Leaves
B
Hookah
C
Toxin
D
Cheroot

Solution

(D) The relationship is based on the container or the form in which the substance is consumed or held.
Tea is served or held in a $Cup$.
Similarly,tobacco is rolled and consumed in the form of a $Cheroot$ (a type of cigar).
Therefore,the correct alternative is $D$.
37
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Pesticide : Crop :: Antiseptic : ?$
A
Wound
B
Clotting
C
Bandage
D
Bleeding

Solution

(A) $Pesticide$ is used to protect crops from harmful insects or pests.
Similarly,an $Antiseptic$ is used to protect wounds from infection by germs or bacteria.
Therefore,the correct relation is $Pesticide : Crop :: Antiseptic : Wound$.
38
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Atom : Matter :: Particle : ?$
A
Proton
B
Electron
C
Molecule
D
Dust

Solution

(D) The relationship is based on the fundamental unit of a substance. An $Atom$ is the smallest unit of $Matter$. Similarly,a $Particle$ is the smallest unit of $Dust$.
39
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Disease : Pathology : : Planet : ?
A
Astrology
B
Geology
C
Astronomy
D
Palaeontology

Solution

(C) Pathology is the scientific study of diseases. Similarly,astronomy is the scientific study of celestial bodies,including planets.
40
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Fire : Ashes : : Explosion : ?
A
Sound
B
Debris
C
Fury
D
Flame

Solution

(B) Ashes are the remains left behind after a fire. Similarly,debris represents the scattered remains or fragments left behind after an explosion.
41
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Tuberculosis : Lungs :: Cataract : ?$
A
Ears
B
Throat
C
Skin
D
Eyes

Solution

(D) Tuberculosis is a disease that primarily affects the lungs.
Similarly,a cataract is a medical condition that affects the eyes,specifically the lens,causing clouding and vision impairment.
42
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Professor : Lecture : : Doctor : ?
A
Hospital
B
Disease
C
Medicine
D
Patient

Solution

(C) Professor delivers a lecture to students as their primary professional activity. Similarly,a Doctor provides medicine to patients as their primary professional activity. Therefore,the most appropriate relation is Doctor : Medicine.
43
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Victory : Encouragement : : Failure : ?
A
Sadness
B
Defeat
C
Anger
D
Frustration

Solution

(D) The relationship is based on the emotional or psychological outcome of an event. Victory typically results in a feeling of encouragement. Similarly,failure typically results in a feeling of frustration. Therefore,the correct alternative is Frustration.
44
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Fossils : Creatures :: Mummies : ?$
A
Egypt
B
Human beings
C
Animals
D
Martyrs

Solution

(B) Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient creatures.
Similarly,mummies are the preserved remains of human beings (or sometimes animals) that have been treated to prevent decay.
45
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Ornithologist : Birds : : Anthropologist : ?
A
Plants
B
Animals
C
Mankind
D
Environment

Solution

(C) An Ornithologist is a scientist who specialises in the study of birds.
Similarly,an Anthropologist is a scientist who specialises in the study of human societies,cultures,and their development,which is collectively referred to as mankind.
Therefore,the correct relation is Anthropologist : Mankind.
46
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Ocean : Pacific :: Island : ?$
A
Greenland
B
Netherlands
C
Island
D
Borneo

Solution

(A) The given relation is based on the superlative category. The $Pacific$ is the largest ocean in the world.
Similarly,$Greenland$ is the largest island in the world.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Greenland$.
47
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Meat : Vegetarian : : Liquor : ?
A
Insane
B
Introvert
C
Teetotaller
D
Foolish

Solution

(C) vegetarian is a person who does not consume meat.
Similarly,a teetotaller is a person who does not consume liquor or any alcoholic beverages.
Therefore,the correct relation is Meat : Vegetarian : : Liquor : Teetotaller.
48
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Accommodation : Rent : : Journey : ?
A
Expense
B
Octroi
C
Freight
D
Fare

Solution

(D) The money paid for accommodation is called rent. Similarly,the money paid for a journey is called fare.
49
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Head : Cap :: Finger : ?$
A
Glove
B
Thimble
C
Nail
D
Thumb

Solution

(B) The relation given is based on the object that covers a specific body part.
$Head$ is covered by a $Cap$.
Similarly,a $Finger$ (specifically the tip) is covered by a $Thimble$ used in sewing.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Thimble$.
50
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Proteins : Growth : : Carbohydrates : ?
A
Energy
B
Strength
C
Resistance
D
Diseases

Solution

(A) Proteins are primarily responsible for the growth and repair of body tissues. Similarly,carbohydrates are the primary source of energy for the body's metabolic processes. Therefore,the correct relation is Proteins : Growth : : Carbohydrates : Energy.

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