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751
MediumMCQ
Truthfulness is to Liar as Loyalty is to.........?
A
Worker
B
Traitor
C
Diligent
D
Faithful

Solution

(B) The relationship is based on the absence of a quality. $A$ $Liar$ is defined by the lack of $Truthfulness$. Similarly,a $Traitor$ is defined by the lack of $Loyalty$.
752
MediumMCQ
Tiff is to Battle as Frugal is to........?
A
Sprint
B
Vague
C
Miserly
D
Vital

Solution

(C) The relationship between the words is based on intensity. $A$ $Tiff$ is a minor argument,while a $Battle$ is a major conflict,representing a higher intensity of the same concept. Similarly,$Frugal$ means being economical,and $Miserly$ represents an extreme or higher intensity of being economical.
753
MediumMCQ
Preface is to Book as Overture is to......
A
Opera
B
Ballad
C
Novel
D
Symphony

Solution

(A) $Preface$ is an introductory section that comes at the beginning of a $Book$. Similarly,an $Overture$ is an orchestral piece of music that serves as an introduction to an $Opera$. Therefore,the relationship is based on the concept of an introductory component preceding a larger work.
754
MediumMCQ
Prairies is to North America as Downs is to........?
A
Europe
B
Australia
C
Africa
D
India

Solution

(B) The grasslands of North America are known as Prairies,and the grasslands of Australia are known as Downs. Therefore,the correct analogy is that Prairies correspond to North America,and Downs correspond to Australia.
755
MediumMCQ
Aluminium is to Bauxite as Iron is to .........
A
Pyrite
B
Magnesite
C
Pyrolusite
D
Haematite

Solution

(D) The relationship is based on the primary ore used for the extraction of the metal. Bauxite is the principal ore of Aluminium. Similarly,Haematite $(Fe_2O_3)$ is the most important and common ore used for the extraction of Iron.
756
MediumMCQ
Tempest is to Storm as Slim is to
A
Fat
B
Plump
C
Slender
D
Beautiful

Solution

(C) The relationship between 'Tempest' and 'Storm' is that a 'Tempest' is a more intense or violent form of a 'Storm'.
Similarly,'Slender' is a more refined or intense descriptor for being 'Slim'.
Therefore,the correct analogy is 'Slim' is to 'Slender'.
757
MediumMCQ
Water is to Oxygen as Salt is to.........?
A
Iron
B
Sodium
C
Calcium
D
Proteins

Solution

(B) The relationship is that the second term is a constituent element of the first term. Water $(H_2O)$ contains Oxygen $(O)$. Similarly,common salt $(NaCl)$ contains Sodium $(Na)$.
758
MediumMCQ
Trumpet is to Band as Knife is to......
A
Fork
B
Metal
C
Cutlery
D
Cut

Solution

(C) The relationship between 'Trumpet' and 'Band' is that a trumpet is a specific instrument that belongs to the category or group known as a band.
Similarly,a 'Knife' is a specific item that belongs to the category or group known as 'Cutlery'.
759
MediumMCQ
Sweet is to Chocolate as Book is to......
A
Dictionary
B
Library
C
Encyclopaedia
D
Atlas

Solution

(C) The relationship is that the second term is an enlarged or comprehensive collection/form of the first term. $A$ chocolate is a type of sweet,and an encyclopaedia is a comprehensive collection or enlarged form of information typically found in books.
760
MediumMCQ
Amorphousness is to Definition as Lassitude is to........
A
Energy
B
Awareness
C
Uniformity
D
Companionship

Solution

(A) The relationship between the words in each pair is that they are antonyms (opposites) of each other.
$1$. Amorphousness means lacking a clear structure or definition; therefore,it is the opposite of Definition.
$2$. Lassitude means a state of physical or mental weariness or lack of energy.
$3$. The opposite of Lassitude is Energy.
761
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Chalk : Blackboard
A
Type : Paint
B
Table : Chair
C
Ink : Paper
D
Door : Handle

Solution

(C) The relationship given is 'Chalk : Blackboard',which represents an object and the surface on which it is used to write.
Similarly,'Ink : Paper' represents an object (ink) and the surface (paper) on which it is used to write.
Therefore,the correct alternative is 'Ink : Paper'.
762
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Interrupt : Speak$
A
$Shout : Yell$
B
$Intrude : Enter$
C
$Concede : Defend$
D
$Interfere : Assist$

Solution

(D) To $Interrupt$ means to break the continuity of someone's speech,effectively preventing them from speaking. Thus,the relationship is one of obstruction or opposition.
Comparing this with the options:
$A) Shout : Yell$ (Synonyms)
$B) Intrude : Enter$ (Intruding is entering without permission)
$C) Concede : Defend$ (Different relationship)
$D) Interfere : Assist$ (To $Interfere$ is to hinder,while to $Assist$ is to help. This is an antonymous relationship similar to the prompt.)
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Interfere : Assist$.
763
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Shrub : Prune
A
Beard : Shave
B
Hair : Trim
C
Lawn : Mow
D
Wool : Shear

Solution

(C) The relationship given is $Shrub : Prune$. $A$ shrub is a plant that is trimmed or cut back to maintain its shape or health,which is called pruning.
Similarly,a lawn is a stretch of grass that is cut to maintain its height and appearance,which is called mowing.
Therefore,the relation $Lawn : Mow$ is the most analogous to $Shrub : Prune$ as both involve the systematic cutting of a surface or plant to maintain it.
764
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Numismatist : Coins
A
Philatelist : Stamps
B
Jeweller : Jewels
C
Cartographer : Maps
D
Geneticist : Chromosomes

Solution

(A) numismatist is a person who studies or collects coins.
Similarly,a philatelist is a person who studies or collects stamps.
Therefore,the relationship between the first pair is based on the study or collection of specific items,which matches the pair $Philatelist : Stamps$.
765
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Agenda : Meeting
A
Programme : Function
B
Performance : Ticket
C
Map : Scale
D
Footnote : Article

Solution

(A) The relation given is 'Agenda : Meeting'. An agenda is a list of items to be discussed or acted upon during a meeting. Therefore,the first term provides the plan or details for the second term.
Comparing this with the options:
- $A$: Programme : Function. $A$ programme is a list of events or items to be performed during a function. This follows the same logic as the given pair.
- $B$: Performance : Ticket. $A$ ticket is a requirement for a performance,not a plan of it.
- $C$: Map : Scale. $A$ scale is a feature of a map,not a plan for it.
- $D$: Footnote : Article. $A$ footnote is a reference within an article,not a plan for it.
Thus,the correct alternative is $A$.
766
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Embroider : Cloth
A
Patch : Quilt
B
Stain : Glass
C
Carve : Knife
D
Chase : Metal

Solution

(D) The relationship is that of an action performed on a specific material to create a design or pattern.
Embroidering is the process of creating a decorative design on cloth.
Similarly,chasing is the process of creating a decorative design or pattern on metal.
Therefore,the correct relation is Chase : Metal.
767
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Defunct : Life
A
Stagnant : Motion
B
Orderly : Pattern
C
Arid : Desert
D
Obese : Weight

Solution

(A) The relationship between the given words 'Defunct' and 'Life' is that they are antonyms. 'Defunct' means no longer existing or functioning (lacking life),while 'Life' is the state of being alive.
Looking at the options:
$A$) 'Stagnant' means showing no activity or motion,and 'Motion' is the act of moving. These are antonyms.
$B$) 'Orderly' and 'Pattern' are related but not antonyms.
$C$) 'Arid' and 'Desert' are related by definition (a desert is arid),not antonyms.
$D$) 'Obese' and 'Weight' are related by description,not antonyms.
Therefore,the correct pair is 'Stagnant : Motion'.
768
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Knife : Chopper
A
Walking : Fitness
B
Swim : Float
C
Scissors : Cloth
D
Quilt : Blanket

Solution

(D) The relationship between Knife and Chopper is that they are both tools used for the same purpose,which is cutting. Similarly,Quilt and Blanket are both items used for the same purpose,which is providing warmth or protection from cold.
769
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Train : Track
A
Idea : Brain
B
Bullet : Barrel
C
Water : Boat
D
Fame : Television

Solution

(B) The relation given is $Train : Track$,which implies that a train moves along a fixed path called a track.
Similarly,a bullet travels through the barrel of a gun,which acts as its path or guide.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Bullet : Barrel$.
770
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Surgeon : Scalpel$
A
Musician : Instrument
B
Carpenter : Cabinet
C
Sculptor : Chisel
D
Baker : Oven

Solution

(C) The relationship is that the second term is the primary tool used by the first term to perform their work.
$1$. $A$ $Surgeon$ uses a $Scalpel$ as their primary tool.
$2$. Similarly,a $Sculptor$ uses a $Chisel$ as their primary tool.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Sculptor : Chisel$.
771
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Yawn : Boredom
A
Anger : Madness
B
Dream : Sleep
C
Smile : Amusement
D
Impatience : Rebellion

Solution

(C) yawn is a physical expression or sign of boredom.
Similarly,a smile is a physical expression or sign of amusement.
Therefore,the relationship in the given pair is that the first term is an outward expression of the second term.
772
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Cells : Cytology
A
Worms : Ornithology
B
Insects : Entomology
C
Diseases : Physiology
D
Tissues : Morphology

Solution

(B) The study of cells is known as cytology.
Similarly,the study of insects is known as entomology.
Therefore,the correct relation is $Insects : Entomology$.
773
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Elevated : Exalted
A
Dirty : Filthy
B
Disorderly : Unfaithful
C
Raise : Commensurate
D
Promoted : Excellence

Solution

(A) The relationship between the given words is that the second word represents a higher intensity or a more extreme degree of the first word.
'Elevated' means raised or lifted up,while 'Exalted' means held in very high regard or raised to a higher rank or power,which is a more intense form of being elevated.
Similarly,'Dirty' means unclean,and 'Filthy' means extremely dirty,representing a higher intensity of the first word.
Therefore,the correct alternative is 'Dirty : Filthy'.
774
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Birds : Aves
A
Fish : Water
B
Whale : Fish
C
Lizard : Insect
D
Man : Homosapiens

Solution

(D) The given relation is based on biological classification.
Birds belong to the class $Aves$.
Similarly,$Man$ belongs to the species $Homo$ $sapiens$.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Man : Homosapiens$.
775
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Curtain : Drapery
A
Cockroach : Insect
B
Bedsheet : Bed
C
Pillow : Cushion
D
Mat : Floor

Solution

(A) The relationship is that the second term denotes the class or category to which the first term belongs. $A$ curtain is a type of drapery. Similarly,a cockroach is a type of insect. Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
776
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Badminton : Court$
A
$Hockey : Stick$
B
$Cricket : Bat$
C
$Skating : Rink$
D
$Football : Goal$

Solution

(C) $Badminton$ is played in a $Court$. Similarly,$Skating$ is performed in a $Rink$. Therefore,the correct relation is $Skating : Rink$.
777
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Crèche : Infants
A
School : Pupils
B
Bedlam : Lunatics
C
Deck : Sailors
D
Cottage : Beggar

Solution

(B) crèche is a place where infants are cared for. Similarly,a bedlam is a place where lunatics are kept. Therefore,the relationship between the two terms is 'Place : Inhabitants'.
778
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Dusk : Night
A
Afternoon : Evening
B
Infant : Child
C
Walk : Run
D
Day : Light

Solution

(B) The relation given is 'Dusk : Night'.
Dusk is the time just before night begins,representing the initial or transitional stage of the second term.
Similarly,an 'Infant' is the initial stage of a 'Child'.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
779
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Triangle : Hexagon
A
Cone : Sphere
B
Rectangle : Octagon
C
Pentagon : Heptagon
D
Angle : Quadrilateral

Solution

(B) In the given pair,a Triangle has $3$ sides and a Hexagon has $6$ sides. The number of sides in the second figure is twice the number of sides in the first figure $(3 \times 2 = 6)$.
Checking the options:
$A$: Cone ($0$ sides) : Sphere ($0$ sides) - Incorrect.
$B$: Rectangle ($4$ sides) : Octagon ($8$ sides). Here,$4 \times 2 = 8$. This follows the same logic.
$C$: Pentagon ($5$ sides) : Heptagon ($7$ sides) - Incorrect.
$D$: Angle ($2$ rays) : Quadrilateral ($4$ sides) - Incorrect.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
780
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Teeth : Chew
A
Mind : Think
B
Sweater : Heat
C
Food : Taste
D
Eyes : Flicker

Solution

(A) The relationship given is that the second term is the primary function of the first term.
$1$. Teeth are used to chew.
$2$. Similarly,the mind is used to think.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $A$ (Mind : Think).
781
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Cat : Mouse$
A
$Horse : Stable$
B
$Trap : Cheese$
C
$Bird : Worm$
D
$Lion : Cage$

Solution

(C) The relationship in the given pair '$Cat : Mouse$' is that the first animal hunts and feeds on the second animal.
Evaluating the options:
$A$) $Horse : Stable$ (Animal and its shelter)
$B$) $Trap : Cheese$ (Object and its bait)
$C$) $Bird : Worm$ (The first animal hunts and feeds on the second animal)
$D$) $Lion : Cage$ (Animal and its enclosure)
Therefore,the correct alternative is '$Bird : Worm$'.
782
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Cereals : Grit$
A
$Dal : Pulses$
B
$Milk : Sugar$
C
$Pulses : Metanil$
D
$Haldi : Turmeric$

Solution

(C) The relationship is that the second term is a substance used to adulterate the first term. Grit (small stones) is often used to adulterate cereals. Similarly,$Metanil$ yellow is a common adulterant used in pulses.
783
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Balance : Weigh
A
Aeroplane : Height
B
Radar : Detection
C
Satellite : Revolution
D
Television : Picture

Solution

(B) The relationship is that the second term denotes the purpose for which the first term is used.
$A$ balance is used to weigh objects.
Similarly,a radar is used for detection.
784
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Shield : Soldier
A
Law : Court
B
Stethoscope : Doctor
C
Helmet : Rider
D
Book : Rider

Solution

(C) The relationship is that the first item is used by the second person for protection. $A$ shield is used by a soldier for protection. Similarly,a helmet is used by a rider for protection.
785
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Chaff : Wheat$
A
Bone : Flesh
B
Blood : Vein
C
Dregs : Wine
D
Rubbish : House

Solution

(C) The relationship between $Chaff$ and $Wheat$ is that $Chaff$ is the waste or husk left over after processing $Wheat$.
Similarly,$Dregs$ refers to the solid sediment or waste left at the bottom of a container of $Wine$ after fermentation or storage.
Therefore,the correct analogy is $Dregs : Wine$.
786
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Theft : Confess
A
Fight : Dare
B
Fault : Admit
C
Murder : Commit
D
Mistake : Agree

Solution

(B) The relationship between the given words is that a 'Theft' is something that one 'Confesses' to.
Similarly,a 'Fault' is something that one 'Admits' to.
Therefore,the pair 'Fault : Admit' follows the same logical relationship.
787
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Fish : Shoal
A
Shark : School
B
Whale : Herd
C
Elephant : Flock
D
Audience : Theatre

Solution

(A) The relationship given is that the second term is the collective noun for a group of the first term.
$A$ 'Shoal' is a group of 'Fish'.
Similarly,a 'School' is a group of 'Shark'.
Therefore,the correct alternative is 'Shark : School'.
788
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Canvas : Painter
A
Leather : Shoe
B
Chisel : Wood
C
Marble : Sculptor
D
Hammer : Carpenter

Solution

(C) The relationship is that the $Painter$ works on a $Canvas$. Similarly,a $Sculptor$ works on $Marble$. Therefore,the correct alternative is $Marble : Sculptor$.
789
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Pesticide : Plant
A
Injection : Disease
B
Vaccination : Body
C
Medicine : Cure
D
Teacher : Student

Solution

(B) The relationship given is that a pesticide is used to protect a plant from diseases or pests.
Similarly,a vaccination is used to protect a body from diseases.
Therefore,the correct analogy is Vaccination : Body.
790
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Crown : Royal$
A
$Throne : Regal$
B
$Wrap : Ermine$
C
$Pen : Author$
D
$Crucifix : Religion$

Solution

(D) The relation given is $Crown : Royal$. $A$ $Crown$ is a symbolic object representing $Royalty$.
Similarly,a $Crucifix$ is a symbolic object representing $Religion$.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Crucifix : Religion$.
791
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Stare : Glance$
A
$Gulp : Sip$
B
$Confide : Tell$
C
$Hunt : Stalk$
D
$Step : Walk$

Solution

(A) The relationship between the words is that the first word represents a higher intensity of the action described by the second word.
$Stare$ is a more intense form of looking than $Glance$.
Similarly,$Gulp$ is a more intense form of drinking than $Sip$.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
792
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Cloth : Texture
A
Body : Weigh
B
Silk : Cloth
C
Wood : Grains
D
Ornaments : Gold

Solution

(C) The relation given is 'Object : Characteristic feature'.
Cloth is characterized by its texture.
Similarly,wood is characterized by its grains.
Therefore,the correct alternative is Wood : Grains.
793
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Fox : Cunning
A
Cat : Playful
B
Horse : Runner
C
Vixen : Cute
D
Ant : Industrious

Solution

(D) The relation is based on the characteristic trait associated with the animal.
Fox is traditionally considered to be a cunning animal.
Similarly,an ant is traditionally considered to be an industrious (hard-working) creature.
Therefore,the correct pair is $Ant : Industrious$.
794
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Traffic : Road
A
Aeroplane : Aerodrome
B
Roots : Tree
C
Blood : Veins
D
Car : Garage

Solution

(C) The relation given is $Traffic : Road$,which implies that traffic moves along the road.
Similarly,blood moves or flows through the veins.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Blood : Veins$.
795
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Cattle : Drove$
A
$Soldier : Crew$
B
$Grain : Bundle$
C
$Chicken : Brood$
D
$Bees : Heap$

Solution

(C) The relation given is $Cattle : Drove$,where 'Drove' is the collective noun used for a group of cattle.
Similarly,'Brood' is the collective noun used for a group of chickens.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Chicken : Brood$.
796
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Thanks : Gratitude$
A
$Courtesy : Manners$
B
$Salutation : Flag$
C
$Protest : Resentment$
D
$Trial : Error$

Solution

(C) The relationship between the given pair is that the first term is a way of expressing or displaying the second term.
$Thanks$ is a way of expressing $Gratitude$.
Similarly,$Protest$ is a way of expressing $Resentment$.
797
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Embarrass : Humiliate$
A
$Enquire : Ask$
B
$Embezzle : Peculate$
C
$Gamble : Investment$
D
$Annoy : Exasperate$

Solution

(D) The given relation $Embarrass : Humiliate$ represents a pair of synonyms,where the second word is a more intense or formal version of the first.
$1$. $Enquire : Ask$ is a pair of synonyms.
$2$. $Embezzle : Peculate$ is a pair of synonyms.
$3$. $Gamble : Investment$ are antonyms or distinct concepts.
$4$. $Annoy : Exasperate$ is a pair of synonyms where the second word is a more intense version of the first,matching the relationship of the original pair.
798
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Judge : Adjudicate
A
Researcher : Emendate
B
Mediator : Reconcile
C
Appellant : Implore
D
Advocate : Jury

Solution

(B) The relationship between the given pair is that the second term denotes the primary function or action performed by the first term.
$A$ $Judge$ performs the action of $Adjudicate$.
Similarly,a $Mediator$ performs the action of $Reconcile$.
799
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Energy : Dissipate
A
Atom : Explosion
B
Power : Generator
C
Money : Squander
D
Battery : Charge

Solution

(C) The relationship between the given pair is that the second term represents the act of wasting or losing the first term.
$1$. Energy is dissipated (wasted or scattered).
$2$. Similarly,money is squandered (wasted or spent recklessly).
Therefore,the correct analogy is Money : Squander.
800
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Staircase : Banisters
A
Train : Tracks
B
Deck : Railings
C
Auditorium : Seats
D
Cinema : Screen

Solution

(B) The relationship is that the second term represents a structure designed for safety and support along the first term. $A$ banister is a railing supported by balusters that runs along the edge of a staircase for safety. Similarly,a railing runs along the edge of a deck for safety and support.

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