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701
MediumMCQ
Waves are related to Air in the same way as Ripples are related to
A
Wind
B
Water
C
Storm
D
Smoke

Solution

(B) Waves are disturbances that travel through air. Similarly,ripples are small waves or disturbances that travel on the surface of water. Therefore,ripples are related to water.
702
MediumMCQ
Chlorophyll is related to Chloroplast in the same way as Vulture is related to.........?
A
Flesh
B
Wings
C
Air
D
Bird

Solution

(D) The relationship is that the first term is a component or a type of the second term. Chlorophyll is a pigment found inside the Chloroplast. Similarly,a Vulture is a type of Bird.
703
MediumMCQ
What is related to Lapse in the same way as Session is related to Conclude?
A
Leave
B
Permit
C
Agency
D
Policy

Solution

(D) The relationship is based on the action of ending something. $A$ 'Session' is brought to an end by 'Conclude'. Similarly,a 'Policy' is brought to an end by 'Lapse'. Therefore,'Policy' is the correct answer.
704
MediumMCQ
Leaf is related to Sap in the same way as Bone is related to.........?
A
Fluid
B
Blood
C
Marrow
D
Calcium

Solution

(C) The relationship is based on the fluid contained within the structure. $A$ leaf contains sap as its circulating fluid,and similarly,a bone contains marrow as its internal substance/fluid.
705
MediumMCQ
Vitro is related to Glass in the same way as Ligno is related to.......?
A
Marble
B
Metal
C
Rock
D
Wood

Solution

(D) The prefix 'Vitro-' is derived from the Latin word 'vitrum',which means 'glass'.
Similarly,the prefix 'Ligno-' is derived from the Latin word 'lignum',which means 'wood'.
Therefore,Ligno is related to Wood.
706
MediumMCQ
Clue is related to Mystery in the same way as Warning is related to......?
A
Disaster
B
Precaution
C
Risk
D
Danger

Solution

(D) clue helps in solving or understanding a mystery.
Similarly,a warning helps in identifying or preventing a danger.
707
MediumMCQ
Tapeworm is related to Taeniasis in the same way as Plasmodium is related to......?
A
Malaria
B
Constipation
C
Diphtheria
D
Diarrhoea

Solution

(A) The relationship is based on the pathogen and the disease it causes.
$1$. Tapeworm is the parasite that causes the disease Taeniasis.
$2$. Similarly,Plasmodium is the protozoan parasite that causes the disease Malaria.
Therefore,Plasmodium is related to Malaria.
708
MediumMCQ
Kindle is related to Burn in the same way as Angry is related to........
A
Annoyed
B
Determined
C
Resentful
D
Furious

Solution

(D) The relationship is based on intensity. To 'kindle' is to start a fire,while to 'burn' is a more intense state of fire. Similarly,'angry' describes a state of irritation,and 'furious' describes a much higher intensity of anger. Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
709
MediumMCQ
Boat is related to Sails in the same way as Balloon is related to:
A
Hot air
B
Rope
C
Nylon
D
Rubber

Solution

(A) boat uses sails to harness wind energy for movement. Similarly,a hot air balloon uses hot air to generate lift and rise. Therefore,the relationship is based on the primary component required for the object's functional movement or operation. Thus,the correct option is $A$.
710
MediumMCQ
Lotus is related to Cuticle in the same way as Fish is related to.......?
A
Scales
B
Gills
C
Tail
D
Wings

Solution

(A) The cuticle is a waxy,protective layer on the surface of the lotus leaf that prevents water damage and excessive water loss. Similarly,scales are the protective covering on the body of a fish that protect it from external damage and environmental factors in water. Therefore,the relationship is based on protective body coverings.
711
MediumMCQ
Constitution is to Amendment as Book is to.......
A
Errata
B
Contents
C
Preface
D
Acknowledgement

Solution

(A) The relationship is based on the process of modification or correction. An $Amendment$ is a formal change or addition to a $Constitution$. Similarly,an $Errata$ is a list of errors and their corrections discovered in a $Book$ after it has been printed. Therefore,the correct analogy is $Constitution : Amendment :: Book : Errata$.
712
MediumMCQ
Pineapple is to Jelly as Tomato is to............
A
Jam
B
Puree
C
Squash
D
Pickles

Solution

(B) The relationship is based on the method of food preservation or processing. Pineapple is processed and preserved in the form of jelly. Similarly,tomato is processed and preserved in the form of puree.
713
MediumMCQ
Rickets is to Children as Osteomalacia is to
A
Infants
B
Mother
C
Adults
D
Old

Solution

(C) Rickets is a condition caused by a deficiency of Vitamin $D$,calcium,or phosphate,which leads to the softening and weakening of bones in children. Osteomalacia is the equivalent condition that occurs in adults,characterized by the softening of bones due to similar nutritional deficiencies.
714
MediumMCQ
Amaranthus is to Weed as Bordeaux is to
A
Insecticide
B
Weedicide
C
Germicide
D
Fungicide

Solution

(D) The relationship is based on classification: $Amaranthus$ is a type of weed. Similarly,$Bordeaux$ mixture is a well-known chemical substance used as a fungicide to control fungal diseases in plants.
715
MediumMCQ
Hygrometer is to Humidity as Sphygmomanometer is to
A
Pressure
B
Blood pressure
C
Precipitation
D
Heart beat

Solution

(B) $Hygrometer$ is an instrument used to measure the humidity of the air. Similarly,a $Sphygmomanometer$ is an instrument used to measure blood pressure. Therefore,the relationship is based on the instrument and the physical quantity it measures.
716
MediumMCQ
Denigrate is to Devalue as Upgrade is to.......?
A
Revalue
B
Praise
C
Promote
D
Demote

Solution

(C) The relationship between the words in each pair is that they are synonyms.
$Denigrate$ means to criticize unfairly or to disparage,which is synonymous with $Devalue$ in the context of lowering the worth or status of something.
Similarly,$Upgrade$ means to raise to a higher standard or rank,which is synonymous with $Promote$.
717
MediumMCQ
Steel is to Bokaro as Hosiery is to........?
A
Madras
B
Patna
C
Vishakhapatnam
D
Ludhiana

Solution

(D) Bokaro is a major industrial center known for its steel plant. Similarly,Ludhiana is widely recognized as the hub for the hosiery industry in India. Therefore,the correct analogy is Steel : Bokaro :: Hosiery : Ludhiana.
718
MediumMCQ
Aseel is to Poultry as Salmon is to...........?
A
Cow
B
Camel
C
Fish
D
Horse

Solution

(C) Aseel is a well-known breed of poultry (birds). Similarly,Salmon is a well-known species of fish. Therefore,the correct relationship is that Salmon belongs to the category of fish.
719
MediumMCQ
Milk is to Water as Ghee is to.........?
A
Vanaspati
B
Mustard oil
C
Argemone
D
Cream

Solution

(A) The relationship is based on common adulteration practices. Milk is often adulterated by adding water to increase its volume. Similarly,Ghee is commonly adulterated by adding Vanaspati (hydrogenated vegetable oil) to increase its quantity.
720
MediumMCQ
Chapati is to Cook as Meat is to.........?
A
Boil
B
Fry
C
Bake
D
Roast

Solution

(D) The relationship is based on the method of preparation for consumption. Just as a chapati is prepared by cooking,meat is prepared by roasting. Therefore,the most appropriate term for preparing meat in this context is roasting.
721
MediumMCQ
Insulin is to Hormone as Trypsin is to..........?
A
Juice
B
Liver
C
Enzyme
D
Digestion

Solution

(C) Insulin belongs to the class of substances known as hormones. Similarly,Trypsin belongs to the class of substances known as enzymes. Therefore,the correct relationship is that Trypsin is an enzyme.
722
MediumMCQ
Ploughing is to Aeration as Manuring is to.........?
A
Fertile
B
Replenishment
C
Earthing
D
Agriculture

Solution

(B) Ploughing is a process performed to improve the aeration of the soil,which allows roots to breathe easily. Similarly,manuring is a process performed to ensure the replenishment of soil nutrients,which helps in maintaining soil fertility.
723
MediumMCQ
Infestation is to Food as Infection is to.......?
A
Germs
B
Diseases
C
Body
D
Microbes

Solution

(C) Contamination of food by germs is called infestation.
Similarly,the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in the body is called infection.
724
MediumMCQ
Book is to Publisher as Film is to.........?
A
Writer
B
Editor
C
Director
D
Producer

Solution

(D) The relationship is based on the entity responsible for the production or creation of the final work. $A$ $Book$ is brought to the public by a $Publisher$,similarly,a $Film$ is brought to the public by a $Producer$.
725
MediumMCQ
Alienation is to Estrangement as Paranoia is to.........?
A
Inhibition
B
Behaviour
C
Persecution
D
Ego

Solution

(C) The relationship between the words in each pair is that they are synonyms.
Alienation and Estrangement both refer to the state of being isolated or detached.
Similarly,Paranoia is closely associated with the feeling or delusion of Persecution.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
726
MediumMCQ
Latex is to Rubber as Flax is to.........?
A
Linen
B
Wool
C
Jute
D
Cotton

Solution

(A) The relationship is based on the raw material used to produce a finished product. Latex is the raw material extracted from trees that is processed to make rubber. Similarly,flax is the raw material (fibrous plant) that is processed to produce linen fabric.
727
MediumMCQ
Cattle is to Fodder as Fish is to.........?
A
Hay
B
Insects
C
Feed
D
Plankton

Solution

(D) The relationship is that the second term represents the primary food source consumed by the first term. Cattle consume fodder as their primary food source. Similarly,fish in their natural habitat consume plankton as their primary food source.
728
MediumMCQ
Algae is to Water as Virus is to.......?
A
Man
B
Host
C
Surroundings
D
Soil

Solution

(B) The relationship is based on the habitat or the environment where the organism is typically found or thrives. Algae typically grow in water. Similarly,a virus requires a host cell to survive and replicate. Therefore,the correct analogy is that the second term represents the environment or medium for the first term.
729
MediumMCQ
Sparrow is to Seed as Silkworm is to ........?
A
Silk
B
Maple
C
Mulberry
D
Pine

Solution

(C) The relationship is based on the food source: a sparrow feeds on seeds,and a silkworm feeds on mulberry leaves. Therefore,the correct answer is $Mulberry$.
730
MediumMCQ
Venus is to Earth as Mercury is to.........?
A
Sun
B
Pluto
C
Mars
D
Moon

Solution

(A) Venus is the planet nearest to the Earth.
Similarly,Mercury is the planet nearest to the Sun.
731
MediumMCQ
Insomnia is to Lead as Minamata is to..........
A
Tobacco
B
Mercury
C
Alcohol
D
Chromium

Solution

(B) The relationship is based on the cause of a specific disease or condition. Lead poisoning can lead to insomnia,while Minamata disease is caused by mercury poisoning. Therefore,Minamata is to Mercury.
732
MediumMCQ
Bhakra is to Sutlej as Aswan is to
A
Indus
B
Damodar
C
Volga
D
Nile

Solution

(D) Bhakra is a dam situated on the $Sutlej$ river.
Similarly,Aswan is a dam situated on the $Nile$ river.
733
MediumMCQ
Orange is to Peel as Tooth is to.........?
A
Gums
B
Clove
C
Enamel
D
Joints

Solution

(C) The relationship is that the second term represents the protective outer covering of the first term.
An orange is covered by a peel.
Similarly,a tooth is covered by enamel.
734
MediumMCQ
Burma is to Pagodas as Pakistan is to .........
A
Rivers
B
Canals
C
Agriculture
D
Dams

Solution

(B) Burma is widely known for its numerous Pagodas,which are iconic religious structures. Similarly,Pakistan is historically and geographically famous for its extensive network of irrigation canals,which form the backbone of its agricultural system.
735
MediumMCQ
Ladies is to Purse as Gents is to .........
A
Bag
B
Pocket
C
Wallet
D
Case

Solution

(C) The relationship is based on the common accessory used to carry money. Ladies typically use a purse to carry their money,while Gents typically use a wallet to carry their money. Therefore,the correct analogy is Gents is to Wallet.
736
MediumMCQ
Hear is to Deaf as Speak is to.........?
A
Quiet
B
Silent
C
Mumb
D
Dumb

Solution

(D) The relationship is based on the inability to perform a sensory or motor function.
One who cannot hear is called deaf.
Similarly,one who cannot speak is called dumb.
737
MediumMCQ
Exercise is to Obesity as Water is to
A
Thirst
B
Alcohol
C
Drink
D
Purity

Solution

(A) The relationship is that the first term acts as a remedy or a means to eliminate the second term. Exercise helps in reducing or eliminating obesity. Similarly,water helps in reducing or eliminating thirst.
738
MediumMCQ
Food is to Fad as Religion is to........
A
Crucification
B
Notion
C
Superstition
D
Mythology

Solution

(C) The relationship is based on the concept that the second term represents a distorted or irrational belief associated with the first term. $A$ 'Fad' is an irrational or exaggerated enthusiasm for a particular type of 'Food' or trend. Similarly,'Superstition' is an irrational or distorted belief associated with 'Religion'.
739
MediumMCQ
Christians is to Burial as Hindus is to......?
A
Murder
B
Cremation
C
Execution
D
Burn

Solution

(B) The first term denotes the followers of a specific religion,and the second term refers to the traditional method they use to dispose of their dead. Christians traditionally practice burial,while Hindus traditionally practice cremation.
740
MediumMCQ
Sulphur is to Vulcanisation as Chlorine is to......?
A
Extraction
B
Bleaching
C
Metallurgy
D
Allotropy

Solution

(B) Sulphur is used in the process of vulcanisation to improve the properties of rubber.
Similarly,chlorine is widely used as a bleaching agent to remove color from materials like paper and textiles.
741
MediumMCQ
Magnalium is to Aluminium as Brass is to......?
A
Lead
B
Magnesium
C
Iron
D
Copper

Solution

(D) Magnalium is an alloy primarily composed of Aluminium and Magnesium. Similarly,Brass is an alloy primarily composed of Copper and Zinc. Therefore,the relationship is based on the base metal used in the alloy. Since Magnalium is based on Aluminium,Brass is based on Copper.
742
MediumMCQ
Infra is to Heat as Ultraviolet is to......
A
Cancer
B
Blisters
C
Mutation
D
Ozone

Solution

(C) The analogy is based on the primary effect or association of the radiation. Infrared radiation is primarily associated with the production of heat. Similarly,Ultraviolet radiation is primarily associated with causing mutations in biological cells,which can lead to skin cancer. Among the given options,'Mutation' is the most direct biological effect associated with Ultraviolet radiation.
743
MediumMCQ
Article is to Magazine as Sloka is to ?
A
Ascetic
B
Veda
C
Recite
D
Book

Solution

(B) magazine is composed of several articles. Similarly,a Veda is composed of several slokas. Therefore,the relationship is part-to-whole.
744
MediumMCQ
Zinc is to Galvanisation as Nickel is to:
A
Aircraft
B
Corrosion
C
Electroplating
D
Filament

Solution

(C) The relationship is based on the process used for surface protection or coating. Zinc is used in the process of Galvanisation to prevent corrosion. Similarly,Nickel is commonly used in the process of Electroplating to provide a protective or decorative coating to metal surfaces.
745
MediumMCQ
Memories is to Amnesia as Movement is to.........?
A
Lubrication
B
Lethargy
C
Paralysis
D
Hermit

Solution

(C) Amnesia is a medical condition characterized by the loss or lack of memories. Similarly,paralysis is a medical condition characterized by the loss or lack of the ability to move muscles (movement). Therefore,the correct analogy is that memories relate to amnesia as movement relates to paralysis.
746
MediumMCQ
Liquid is to Fluidity as Comedian is to...........?
A
Ridicule
B
Humour
C
Solemnity
D
Companion

Solution

(B) The relationship is based on the defining characteristic of the subject. Fluidity is the inherent property or defining characteristic of a liquid. Similarly,Humour is the inherent property or defining characteristic of a comedian.
747
MediumMCQ
Exculpate is to Acquit as Precise is to........
A
Concise
B
Conceal
C
Brief
D
Particular

Solution

(D) The relationship between the words is that they are synonyms.
To 'exculpate' means to clear from alleged fault or guilt,which is the same as to 'acquit'.
Similarly,'precise' means marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail,which is synonymous with 'particular' in the context of being exact or specific.
748
MediumMCQ
Chopper is to Meat as Spanner is to.........?
A
Vegetables
B
Cakes
C
Nuts
D
Flesh

Solution

(C) The relationship is that the first term is a tool used to work on or manipulate the second term. $A$ chopper is used to cut meat,and a spanner is used to tighten or loosen nuts.
749
MediumMCQ
Kilometre is to Distance as Poundal is to:
A
Density
B
Acceleration
C
Momentum
D
Force

Solution

(D) The relationship given is based on units of measurement.
Kilometre is a unit of distance in the metric system.
Poundal is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second $(FPS)$ system of units.
Therefore,Poundal corresponds to Force.
750
MediumMCQ
Buffalo is to Leather as Llama is to.......?
A
Wool
B
Meat
C
Silk
D
Fur

Solution

(A) The relationship is based on the primary product obtained from the animal. Just as leather is a primary product obtained from a buffalo,wool is the primary product obtained from a llama.

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