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501
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Wine : Grapes :: Perry : ?
A
Whisky
B
Pears
C
Almonds
D
Pomegranates

Solution

(B) The relationship given is that the first item is a beverage made from the second item.
Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes.
Similarly,Perry is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented pears.
Therefore,the correct alternative is Pears.
502
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Jungle : Zoo :: Sea : ?$
A
Aquarium
B
Harbour
C
Water
D
Fishery

Solution

(A) The organisms living in a jungle are artificially reared or kept in a $Zoo$.
Similarly,the organisms living in the sea are artificially reared or kept in an $Aquarium$.
503
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Primo : Music :: Suburb : ?$
A
Province
B
Country
C
State
D
City

Solution

(D) The relationship given is that the first term is a part of the second term.
$Primo$ is a musical term referring to the lead or primary part in a musical composition,which is a part of $Music$.
Similarly,a $Suburb$ is a residential area on the outskirts of a $City$,making it a part of a $City$.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
504
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Mastic : Gum :: Suet : ?$
A
Milk
B
Fat
C
Hide
D
Fur

Solution

(B) The relation is based on the source and the substance derived from it.
$Mastic$ is a type of resin or gum obtained from plants.
Similarly,$Suet$ is the raw,hard fat found around the kidneys and loins of cattle,sheep,or other animals.
Therefore,$Suet$ is a type of fat.
505
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Origami : \text{Paper} :: \text{Ikebana} : ?$
A
Trees
B
Theatre
C
Flowers
D
Tapestry

Solution

(C) The relationship is based on the art form and the material used to create it.
$Origami$ is the Japanese art of paper folding.
Similarly,$Ikebana$ is the Japanese art of flower arrangement.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Flowers$.
506
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Entrepreneur : Profit : : Scholar : ?
A
Income
B
Knowledge
C
Service
D
Business

Solution

(B) The relationship is based on the primary goal or outcome of the profession.
An entrepreneur works to earn $Profit$.
Similarly,a scholar works to acquire $Knowledge$.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
507
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Nautilus : \text{Fish} :: \text{Teal} : ?$
A
Chicken
B
Dolphin
C
Duck
D
Pigeon

Solution

(C) The relationship is based on classification: $Nautilus$ is a type of marine mollusk often associated with aquatic life similar to fish,and $Teal$ is a specific type of duck. Therefore,the correct analogy is $Teal : \text{Duck}$.
508
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Bank : Money : : Transport : ?
A
Goods
B
Road
C
Traffic
D
Speed

Solution

(A) In the given analogy,the relationship is that a $Bank$ is a place or system used for the transaction or movement of $Money$. Similarly,$Transport$ is a system used for the transaction or movement of $Goods$.
509
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Archipelago : Islands :: Massif : ?$
A
Mountains
B
Caves
C
Forests
D
Hillocks

Solution

(A) The relationship is based on a collective group.
An $Archipelago$ is a group of $Islands$.
Similarly,a $Massif$ is a compact group of $Mountains$ that are connected together.
510
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Rill : Stream :: Pony : ?$
A
Mare
B
Mule
C
Donkey
D
Horse

Solution

(D) $Rill$ is a very small stream.
Similarly,a $Pony$ is a small horse.
Therefore,the correct relationship is $Rill : Stream :: Pony : Horse$.
511
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Calf : Cow :: Puppy : ?$
A
Dog
B
Bitch
C
Horse
D
Inkey

Solution

(A) The relationship is based on the pair of a young one and its female parent.
$A$ $Calf$ is the young one of a $Cow$.
Similarly,a $Puppy$ is the young one of a $Dog$ (or specifically,a $Bitch$ is the female parent,but in standard analogy tests,$Dog$ is the most common counterpart for $Puppy$ as the species representative).
Given the options,$Dog$ is the most appropriate general term for the parent of a $Puppy$.
512
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Eccrinology : \text{Secretions} :: \text{Selenography} : ?$
A
Sun
B
Moon
C
Crust
D
Mantle

Solution

(B) Eccrinology is the scientific study of secretions.
Similarly,Selenography is the branch of science that deals with the study of the physical features of the Moon.
Therefore,the correct alternative is Moon.
513
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Coconut : Shell :: Letter : ?
A
Letter-box
B
Stamp
C
Mail
D
Envelope

Solution

(D) The relationship is that the first item is enclosed within the second item.
$A$ coconut is enclosed within a shell.
Similarly,a letter is enclosed within an envelope.
514
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Roster : Duty :: Inventory : ?$
A
Furnace
B
Exports
C
Goods
D
Produce

Solution

(C) $Roster$ is a list or schedule of duties to be performed.
Similarly,an $Inventory$ is a detailed list or record of goods or materials held in stock.
Therefore,the correct relation is $Roster : Duty :: Inventory : Goods$.
515
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Hilt : Sword :: Outwork : ?$
A
Hippodrome
B
Field
C
Rink
D
Fortress

Solution

(D) The relationship is that the first term is a part of the second term.
$A$ $Hilt$ is the handle of a $Sword$.
Similarly,an $Outwork$ is a minor defensive structure or a part of a $Fortress$.
516
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Anaemia : Blood :: Anarchy : ?$
A
Disorder
B
Monarchy
C
Government
D
Lawlessness

Solution

(C) $Anaemia$ is defined as the deficiency or lack of blood.
Similarly,$Anarchy$ is defined as the absence or lack of government in a state or organization.
517
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Heed : Neglect :: Pacify : ?$
A
Victory
B
Incite
C
Allay
D
War

Solution

(B) The relationship between the words in the given pair is that they are antonyms (opposites) of each other.
$Heed$ means to pay attention to,while $Neglect$ means to disregard.
Similarly,$Pacify$ means to calm down or soothe,and its opposite is $Incite$,which means to stir up or provoke.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Incite$.
518
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Probe : Wound :: Anemograph : ?
A
Humidity
B
Rainfall
C
Force
D
Pressure

Solution

(C) probe is an instrument used to examine a wound.
Similarly,an anemograph is an instrument used for recording the force of wind.
519
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Loiter : Dawdle : : Impugn : ?
A
Challenge
B
Gamble
C
Confiscate
D
Revenge

Solution

(A) The relationship between the words in the given pair is that they are synonyms.
$1$. 'Loiter' means to stand or wait around idly or without apparent purpose,which is synonymous with 'Dawdle' (to waste time or be slow).
$2$. Similarly,'Impugn' means to dispute the truth,validity,or honesty of a statement or motive,which is synonymous with 'Challenge'.
Therefore,the correct alternative is 'Challenge'.
520
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Oasis : Sand :: Island : ?$
A
River
B
Sea
C
Water
D
Waves

Solution

(C) An $Oasis$ is a fertile spot in a desert where water is found,surrounded by $Sand$.
Similarly,an $Island$ is a piece of land surrounded by $Water$.
Therefore,the correct relation is $Oasis : Sand :: Island : Water$.
521
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Anatomy : Zoology :: ? : Medicine$
A
Chemistry
B
Paediatrics
C
Palaeontology
D
Mechanics

Solution

(B) $Anatomy$ is a branch of $Zoology$.
Similarly,$Paediatrics$ is a branch of $Medicine$. Therefore,the correct relation is $Paediatrics : Medicine$.
522
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
War : Death :: Smoke : ?
A
Burning
B
Pollution
C
Fire
D
Cigarette

Solution

(C) The relationship is based on cause and effect. War leads to death,and similarly,smoke is the result of fire. Therefore,the correct alternative is Fire.
523
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Scout : Army :: Clerk : ?
A
Office
B
Files
C
Officer
D
Administration

Solution

(A) The relationship is based on the role played by an individual within an organization. $A$ $Scout$ performs specific reconnaissance or support duties for an $Army$. Similarly,a $Clerk$ performs administrative or clerical duties for an $Office$. Therefore,the correct alternative is $Office$.
524
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Winter : Hibernation :: Summer : ?$
A
Survival
B
Activation
C
Aestivation
D
Cache

Solution

(C) The winter sleep of animals is known as hibernation.
Similarly,the summer sleep of animals is known as aestivation.
525
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Sports : Logo : : Nation : ?
A
Anthem
B
Ruler
C
Animal
D
Emblem

Solution

(D) The relationship is that the second term is a symbol representing the first term.
Just as a $Logo$ is the official symbol representing a $Sport$,an $Emblem$ is the official symbol representing a $Nation$.
526
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Vegetable : Chop : : Body : ?
A
Cut
B
Amputate
C
Peel
D
Prune

Solution

(B) The relationship is based on the specific term used for the action of cutting a particular object.
Cutting vegetables into small pieces is known as chopping.
Similarly,the surgical removal or cutting off of a body part is known as amputating.
527
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Mountain : Valley :: Genius : ?$
A
Brain
B
Idiot
C
Think
D
Intelligence

Solution

(B) The relationship between the words in the first pair is that they are antonyms (opposites). $A$ $Mountain$ is a high landform,while a $Valley$ is a low landform. Similarly,the opposite of a $Genius$ is an $Idiot$.
528
EasyMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation: $Clock : Time :: Thermometer : ?$
A
$Heat$
B
$Radiation$
C
$Energy$
D
$Temperature$

Solution

(D) The relationship between the given pair is that a $Clock$ is an instrument used to measure $Time$. Similarly,a $Thermometer$ is an instrument used to measure $Temperature$. Therefore,the correct alternative is $Temperature$.
529
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Eye : Wink : : Heart : ?
A
Move
B
Throb
C
Pump
D
Quiver

Solution

(B) The relation is based on the characteristic action performed by the organ. An eye performs the action of a wink. Similarly,the heart performs the action of a throb (or heartbeat).
530
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Wine : Grapes : : Vodka : ?
A
Potatoes
B
Apples
C
Oranges
D
Flour

Solution

(A) The relationship is that the first item is an alcoholic beverage prepared from the second item.
Wine is made from grapes.
Similarly,Vodka is traditionally made from potatoes or grains (like wheat or rye).
Among the given options,Potatoes is the correct source for Vodka.
531
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Calendar : Dates : : Dictionary : ?
A
Vocabulary
B
Language
C
Words
D
Book

Solution

(C) calendar is a systematic arrangement or list of dates.
Similarly,a dictionary is a collection or list of words.
532
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Novice : Learner :: Harbinger : ?$
A
Messenger
B
Thief
C
Pickpocket
D
Robber

Solution

(A) The relationship between the words in the first pair is that they are synonyms,where a $Novice$ is a $Learner$.
Similarly,a $Harbinger$ is a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another,which makes it a synonym for a $Messenger$.
533
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Sikkim : Gangtok :: Manipur : ?$
A
Dispur
B
Cherrapunji
C
Shillong
D
Imphal

Solution

(D) $Gangtok$ is the capital of $Sikkim$.
Similarly,$Imphal$ is the capital of $Manipur$.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
534
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Line : Square :: Arc : ?
A
Ring
B
Sphere
C
Circle
D
Ball

Solution

(C) The relationship is that the first term is a component or a part that forms the boundary of the second term.
$A$ line segment is a component that forms the boundary of a square.
Similarly,an arc is a component that forms the boundary of a circle.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
535
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Convoy : Ships : : Deputation : ?
A
Voters
B
Representatives
C
Politicians
D
Writers

Solution

(B) The relationship is based on collective nouns. $A$ $Convoy$ is a group of $Ships$ traveling together for protection or a specific purpose. Similarly,a $Deputation$ is a group of $Representatives$ sent to perform a specific task or mission.
536
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Tanning : \text{leather} :: \text{Pyrotechnics} : ?$
A
Wool
B
Fireworks
C
Bombs
D
Machinery

Solution

(B) The relationship is based on the process and its product.
$Tanning$ is the process used to produce $leather$.
Similarly,$Pyrotechnics$ is the science or process of manufacturing $Fireworks$.
537
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Shark : Fish :: \text{lavender} : ?$
A
Shrub
B
Tree
C
Herb
D
Climber

Solution

(A) The relationship given is based on classification.
$A$ $Shark$ is a type of $Fish$.
Similarly,$Lavender$ is a type of $Shrub$.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Shrub$.
538
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Circle : Circumference : : Square : ?
A
Volume
B
Area
C
Diagonal
D
Perimeter

Solution

(D) The relation is based on the boundary measurement of a geometric figure.
For a circle,the total length of its boundary is called the circumference.
Similarly,for a square,the total length of its boundary is called the perimeter.
539
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Oriel : Room : : Tendon : ?
A
Blood
B
Muscles
C
Veins
D
Liver

Solution

(B) The relationship is that the first term is a structural part of the second term.
An Oriel is a type of bay window projecting from a room.
Similarly,a Tendon is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones.
Therefore,a Tendon is a part of the muscular system,making 'Muscles' the correct choice.
540
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Car : Petrol :: Television : ?
A
Electricity
B
Transmission
C
Entertainment
D
Antenna

Solution

(A) car requires petrol as fuel to operate. Similarly,a television requires electricity to function.
541
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Applique : Ornament : : Impound : ?
A
Confiscate
B
Powder
C
Grab
D
Snatch

Solution

(A) The relationship between the words is synonymy. An 'Applique' is a type of 'Ornament' (or a decorative piece applied to a surface). Similarly,'Impound' means to seize or take legal possession of something,which is synonymous with 'Confiscate'.
542
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Pig : Farrow :: Dog : ?$
A
Mare
B
Puppy
C
Bitch
D
Colt

Solution

(B) The relationship is defined as: The first term is the animal,and the second term is its young one.
$Pig$ gives birth to a $Farrow$ (or piglet).
Similarly,the young one of a $Dog$ is a $Puppy$.
543
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Mattock : Dig :: Shovel : ?$
A
Break
B
Push
C
Scoop
D
Whittle

Solution

(C) $Mattock$ is a hand tool used for digging hard ground.
Similarly,a $Shovel$ is a tool primarily used to scoop or move loose material like soil,sand,or snow.
544
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Knoll : Hill :: Eclogue : ?$
A
Poem
B
Music
C
Drama
D
Ballad

Solution

(A) The relationship given is based on synonyms or definitions.
$A$ $Knoll$ is defined as a small hill.
Similarly,an $Eclogue$ is defined as a short poem,typically a pastoral poem.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Poem$.
545
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Receptionist : Office :: Hostess : ?
A
Aircraft
B
Crew
C
Hospital
D
Airport

Solution

(A) The relationship is based on the workplace where the professional performs their duties. $A$ receptionist works in an office. Similarly,a hostess (specifically an air hostess) works in an aircraft.
546
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Seismograph : \text{Earthquakes} :: \text{Taseometer} : ?$
A
Volcanoes
B
Resistances
C
Landslides
D
Strains

Solution

(D) $Seismograph$ is an instrument used to measure the intensity and duration of earthquakes.
Similarly,a $Taseometer$ is a scientific instrument used to measure strains in a structure or material.
547
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Dum Dum : Calcutta : : Palam : ?
A
Kerala
B
Delhi
C
Madras
D
Bombay

Solution

(B) The relation is based on the location of airports.
$Dum$ $Dum$ is the name of the international airport located in $Calcutta$ (now $Kolkata$).
Similarly,$Palam$ is the name of the airport (Indira Gandhi International Airport) located in $Delhi$.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Delhi$.
548
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Foresight : Anticipation :: Insomnia : ?$
A
Treatment
B
Disease
C
Sleeplessness
D
Unrest

Solution

(C) The relationship between the words in the first pair is that they are synonyms. Foresight means the ability to predict or the action of anticipating something. Similarly,Insomnia is a medical condition characterized by the inability to sleep. Therefore,the synonym for Insomnia is Sleeplessness.
549
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$USA : \text{Congress} :: \text{Iran} : ?$
A
Althing
B
Storting
C
Majlis
D
Cortes

Solution

(C) The parliament of the $USA$ is known as the $Congress$.
Similarly,the parliament of $Iran$ is known as the $Majlis$.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
550
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Karnataka : Gold : : Madhya Pradesh : ?
A
Diamond
B
Iron
C
Copper
D
Gems

Solution

(A) The relation is based on the primary mineral resource found in the respective states.
Karnataka is famous for its gold mines (e.g.,Kolar Gold Fields).
Similarly,Madhya Pradesh is the only state in India where diamonds are mined (e.g.,Panna mines).
Therefore,the correct alternative is Diamond.

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