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151
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Read : Legible
A
Hear : Audible
B
Qualify : Eligible
C
See : Illegible
D
Require : Admissible

Solution

(A) The relationship is defined as: $A$ is something that can be done to $B$.
Legible means something that is capable of being read.
Similarly,audible means something that is capable of being heard.
Therefore,the correct pair is $Hear : Audible$.
152
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Locks : Warble$
A
$Crows : Cackle$
B
$Tiger : Yelp$
C
$Owls : Hoot$
D
$Camel : Bleat$

Solution

(C) The relationship is defined as: The second term is the sound produced by the first term.
$1$. $Locks$ (a type of bird) produce the sound $Warble$.
$2$. Similarly,$Owls$ produce the sound $Hoot$.
Therefore,the correct pair is $Owls : Hoot$.
153
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Horse : Mare$
A
$Duck : Geese$
B
$Dog : Puppy$
C
$Donkey : Pony$
D
$Fox : Vixen$

Solution

(D) The relationship given is $Horse : Mare$,where the second term is the female of the first term.
Checking the options:
$A) Duck : Geese$ (These are two different species of waterfowl,not gender-based).
$B) Dog : Puppy$ (This represents an adult and its young,not gender-based).
$C) Donkey : Pony$ (These are two different types of equines,not gender-based).
$D) Fox : Vixen$ (Here,$Fox$ is the male and $Vixen$ is the female).
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Fox : Vixen$.
154
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Water : Thirst
A
Ripe : Harvest
B
Book : Ignorance
C
Needle : Stitch
D
Rain : Drought

Solution

(D) The relation given is 'Water : Thirst',which implies that the lack of water causes thirst.
Similarly,the lack of rain causes a drought.
Therefore,the correct alternative is 'Rain : Drought'.
155
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Iodine : Goitre
A
Insulin : Diabetes
B
Mango : Anaemia
C
Hormones : Haemophilia
D
Fat : Obesity

Solution

(A) The relationship given is that the deficiency of the first element (Iodine) leads to the second condition (Goitre).
Checking the options:
$A$. Insulin : Diabetes - The deficiency of Insulin leads to Diabetes.
$B$. Mango : Anaemia - Incorrect,as Mango does not cause Anaemia.
$C$. Hormones : Haemophilia - Incorrect,as Haemophilia is a genetic disorder,not caused by a lack of hormones.
$D$. Fat : Obesity - Incorrect,as excess fat causes Obesity,not a deficiency.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $A$.
156
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Waiter : Tip
A
Student : Marks
B
Worker : Bonus
C
Employee : Wages
D
Clerk : Bribe

Solution

(B) The relationship is that the second term represents an additional payment given to the first term as a reward for good service or performance. $A$ 'Tip' is given to a 'Waiter' for good service. Similarly,a 'Bonus' is given to a 'Worker' for good performance or extra work. Therefore,the correct analogy is 'Worker : Bonus'.
157
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Kangaroo : Australia
A
Whale : River
B
Elephant : Russia
C
Penguin : Antarctica
D
India : Peacock

Solution

(C) The relation given is $Kangaroo : Australia$,which represents an animal and its native continent or region.
Similarly,a $Penguin$ is native to the continent of $Antarctica$.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Penguin : Antarctica$.
158
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Hitler : Germany$
A
$Shakespeare : England$
B
$Mussolini : Italy$
C
$Tulsidas : India$
D
$Boris Yeltsin : Russia$

Solution

(B) The relation given is $Hitler : Germany$,which represents a historical leader and their respective country.
$Hitler$ was a dictator who ruled $Germany$.
Similarly,$Mussolini$ was a dictator who ruled $Italy$.
Therefore,the pair $Mussolini : Italy$ follows the same logical relationship.
159
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Artist : Troupe
A
Market : Crowd
B
Flowers : Garland
C
Singer : Chorus
D
Fishes : Pond

Solution

(C) The relationship between 'Artist' and 'Troupe' is that a 'Troupe' is a collective noun used for a group of artists.
Similarly,a 'Chorus' is the collective noun used for a group of singers.
Therefore,the correct analogy is 'Singer : Chorus'.
160
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Pulp : Paper$
A
$Rope : Hemp$
B
$Rayon : Cellulose$
C
$Thread : Needle$
D
$Yarn : Fabric$

Solution

(D) The relationship given is that $Pulp$ is the raw material used to manufacture $Paper$.
Similarly,$Yarn$ is the raw material used to manufacture $Fabric$.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Yarn : Fabric$.
161
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Hook : Fish
A
Stadium : Games
B
Glove : Ball
C
Symphony : Music
D
Word : Alphabet

Solution

(B) The relation given is 'Hook : Fish'. $A$ hook is a tool used to catch a fish.
Similarly,a glove is a piece of equipment used to catch a ball in sports like baseball.
Therefore,the correct alternative is 'Glove : Ball'.
162
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Graphite : Lubricant
A
Movement : Friction
B
Iron : Steel
C
Wool : Cloth
D
Diamond : Abrasive

Solution

(D) The relationship given is that Graphite is a substance used as a lubricant.
Similarly,Diamond is a substance used as an abrasive due to its extreme hardness.
Therefore,the correct analogy is Diamond : Abrasive.
163
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Stage : Theatre
A
Bedroom : House
B
Car : Road
C
Patient : Hospital
D
School : Education

Solution

(A) The relationship given is 'Stage : Theatre'.
In this analogy,the first term (Stage) is a specific part or a functional area within the second term (Theatre).
Evaluating the options:
$A$. Bedroom : House - $A$ bedroom is a specific part or room within a house. This matches the relationship.
$B$. Car : Road - $A$ car travels on a road,but it is not a part of the road.
$C$. Patient : Hospital - $A$ patient is found in a hospital,but a patient is not a structural part of a hospital.
$D$. School : Education - $A$ school is a place where education is provided; this is a place-function relationship.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $A$.
164
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Coffee : Beverages
A
Bread : Butter
B
Milk : Tea
C
Burger : Snacks
D
Grapes : Wine

Solution

(C) The relationship given is that the first term is a specific item and the second term is the general category or class to which it belongs.
Coffee is a type of beverage.
Similarly,a Burger is a type of snack.
Therefore,the correct alternative is Burger : Snacks.
165
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Cricket : Pitch
A
Ship : Dock
B
Boat : Harbour
C
Wrestling : Track
D
Boxing : Ring

Solution

(D) The game of cricket is played on a pitch. Similarly,the game of boxing is performed in a ring. Therefore,the relation between the sport and its playing area is maintained in option $D$.
166
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Monk : Monastery
A
Noble : House
B
Lion : Hole
C
Nun : Convent
D
Peasant : Village

Solution

(C) The relationship is that the second term is the dwelling place of the first term.
$A$ $Monk$ lives in a $Monastery$.
Similarly,a $Nun$ lives in a $Convent$.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
167
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Lamb : Frisk
A
Deer : Swoop
B
Cat : Steal
C
Bear : Leap
D
Lion : Stride

Solution

(C) The relationship is based on the characteristic movement or gait of the animal.
$A$ $Lamb$ is known to $Frisk$ (move in a lively,playful way).
Similarly,a $Bear$ is known to $Leap$ (move in a bounding manner).
Therefore,the correct pair is $Bear : Leap$.
168
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Laboratory : Germs
A
School : Students
B
Playground : Games
C
Library : Books
D
Observatory : Planets

Solution

(D) The relationship given is $Laboratory : Germs$,where a laboratory is a place used for the scientific study or observation of germs.
Following the same logic,an observatory is a place used for the scientific study or observation of planets.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Observatory : Planets$.
169
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Mongoose : Snake
A
Milk : Goat
B
Fish : Crane
C
Whale : Crow
D
Water : Sky

Solution

(B) The relationship between Mongoose and Snake is that a Mongoose is a natural predator that hunts and eats snakes.
Looking at the options,we need to find a pair where the first entity is eaten by the second entity.
In option $B$,a Crane is a bird that hunts and eats fish.
Therefore,the relation 'Fish : Crane' follows the same pattern as 'Mongoose : Snake' (Prey : Predator).
170
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Duralumin : Aircraft
A
Brass : Alloy
B
Stone : Sculptor
C
Iron : Steel
D
Bronze : Statue

Solution

(D) The relation given is 'Material : Product made from it'.
Duralumin is an alloy used to manufacture parts of an aircraft.
Similarly,Bronze is an alloy used to make a statue.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
171
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Termite : Wood
A
Neem : Cotton
B
Fibre : Jute
C
Thread : Cloth
D
Moth : Wool

Solution

(D) The relationship given is that a termite feeds on or damages wood.
Similarly,a moth feeds on or damages wool.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Moth : Wool$.
172
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Introduction : Conclusion
A
Salutation : Farewell
B
Deposit : Take
C
Companion : Scoundrel
D
Mingle : Emerge

Solution

(A) The relationship between 'Introduction' and 'Conclusion' is that they represent the beginning and the end of a process,respectively,making them antonyms.
Similarly,'Salutation' (a greeting at the beginning) and 'Farewell' (a parting expression at the end) represent the beginning and the end of an interaction,making them antonyms.
Therefore,the correct alternative is 'Salutation : Farewell'.
173
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Plants : Coal
A
Crops : Manure
B
Animals : Oil
C
Cow : Milk
D
Fire : Smoke

Solution

(B) The relationship is based on the origin of fossil fuels. Plants,when buried and subjected to high pressure and temperature over millions of years,decay and transform into coal. Similarly,animals (marine organisms),when buried under similar conditions,decay and transform into oil (petroleum).
174
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Lawn : Grass
A
Wool : Sheep
B
Skin : Goat
C
Fur : Pelt
D
Rice : Farm

Solution

(A) The relationship in the given pair 'Lawn : Grass' is that grass grows on a lawn.
Similarly,in the option 'Wool : Sheep',wool grows on a sheep.
Therefore,the correct alternative is 'Wool : Sheep'.
175
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Cistern : Water
A
House : Family
B
Cup : Tea
C
Vase : Water
D
Book : Knowledge

Solution

(B) The relationship given is $Cistern : Water$. $A$ cistern is a container used to store water.
Similarly,a cup is a container used to hold tea.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Cup : Tea$.
176
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Preamble : Constitution
A
Word : Dictionary
B
Contents : Magazine
C
Explanation : Poetry
D
Preface : Book

Solution

(D) The Preamble serves as the introduction to the Constitution,outlining its core ideals and objectives.
Similarly,a Preface serves as the introduction to a book,providing context or background information.
177
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Revolution : Change
A
Disease : Medicine
B
Famous : Notorious
C
Food : Energy
D
Treaty : Peace

Solution

(D) The relationship between 'Revolution' and 'Change' is that a revolution is an event that brings about a significant change.
Similarly,a 'Treaty' is an agreement that brings about 'Peace'.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
178
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Coronation : Reign
A
Vaccination : Immunity
B
Sculptor : Statue
C
Degree : Graduate
D
Summer : Rain

Solution

(A) The relationship between 'Coronation' and 'Reign' is that a coronation marks the beginning of a reign.
Similarly,'Vaccination' marks the beginning of 'Immunity'.
Therefore,the correct analogy is Vaccination : Immunity.
179
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Leather : Milk
A
Cat : Mouse
B
Curd : Bacteria
C
Fruit : Rubber
D
Sun : Moon

Solution

(C) Leather is a product derived from animals,and milk is also a product derived from animals. Similarly,fruit is a product derived from trees,and rubber is also a product derived from trees. Therefore,the relation between Leather and Milk is analogous to the relation between Fruit and Rubber.
180
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Loud : Cape$
A
$House : Gate$
B
$Foot : Toe$
C
$Hand : Glove$
D
$Finger : Nails$

Solution

(B) $Cape$ is a headland or a promontory of land extending into a body of water,which acts as a projection of land.
Similarly,a $Toe$ is a digit of the foot,which acts as a projection of the foot.
Therefore,the correct relation is $Foot : Toe$.
181
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Sailor : Pirate
A
Police : Robbers
B
Lion : Lamb
C
Plant : Fungus
D
Major : Sepoy

Solution

(A) The relationship between 'Sailor' and 'Pirate' is that both belong to the same profession (seafaring),but the 'Sailor' is a law-abiding/useful individual,while the 'Pirate' is a criminal/harmful individual.
Similarly,'Police' and 'Robbers' belong to the same domain (law enforcement/crime),where the 'Police' are the law-abiding/useful party and the 'Robbers' are the criminal/harmful party.
Therefore,the correct alternative is 'Police : Robbers'.
182
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Pharaohs : Egypt$
A
$Socrates : Greece$
B
$Kings : India$
C
$Imperator : Rome$
D
$Government : State$

Solution

(B) The rulers of ancient Egypt were historically known as $Pharaohs$.
Similarly,the rulers of ancient India were historically known as $Kings$.
Therefore,the relationship $Pharaohs : Egypt$ corresponds to $Kings : India$.
183
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Basement : Attic$
A
$Nadir : Zenith$
B
$Zenith : Apex$
C
$Zenith : Root$
D
$Apex : Pinnacle$

Solution

(A) The relationship between $Basement$ and $Attic$ is that of opposites,representing the lowest and highest points of a building,respectively.
Similarly,$Nadir$ refers to the lowest point,and $Zenith$ refers to the highest point.
Therefore,the correct analogy is $Nadir : Zenith$.
184
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Lok$ $Sabha$ : Legislature
A
President : Executive
B
Minister : Meeting
C
Judge : Court
D
People : Election

Solution

(A) The $Lok$ $Sabha$ is a constituent part of the Legislature in the Indian political system.
Similarly,the President is a constituent part of the Executive branch of the Indian government.
Therefore,the relation $Lok$ $Sabha$ : Legislature is analogous to President : Executive.
185
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Blister : Skin$
A
$Sore : Toe$
B
$Sty : Eye$
C
$Ball : Pitcher$
D
$Wound : Arm$

Solution

(B) $Blister$ is a small pocket of fluid that forms on the skin,typically caused by friction or burning.
Similarly,a $Sty$ is a painful red bump that forms on the edge of the eyelid,which is an infection of the eye.
Therefore,the relationship is based on a specific type of localized ailment or infection associated with a particular body part.
186
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Energy : Dissipate
A
Power : Generator
B
Food : Hunger
C
Money : Squander
D
Battery : Charge

Solution

(C) The relationship between 'Energy' and 'Dissipate' is that 'dissipate' refers to the wasteful or ineffective use of energy.
Similarly,'squander' refers to the wasteful or ineffective use of 'money'.
Therefore,the pair 'Money : Squander' follows the same logical relationship.
187
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Optimistic : Pessimistic
A
Difficult : Impossible
B
Study : Play
C
Tolerating : Disgusting
D
Export : Import

Solution

(D) The relationship between the given words 'Optimistic' and 'Pessimistic' is that they are antonyms (opposites) of each other.
Analyzing the options:
$A$. Difficult and Impossible are not direct opposites.
$B$. Study and Play are different activities,not antonyms.
$C$. Tolerating and Disgusting are not antonyms.
$D$. Export and Import are direct opposites of each other.
Therefore,the correct alternative is 'Export : Import'.
188
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Acquire : Inherit
A
Profit : Loss
B
Learn : Discover
C
Instinct : Habit
D
Hierarchical : Succession

Solution

(B) The given pair $Acquire : Inherit$ consists of synonyms,as both words imply obtaining or gaining something.
$A$. $Profit : Loss$ are antonyms.
$B$. $Learn : Discover$ are related but not synonyms.
$C$. $Instinct : Habit$ are related but not synonyms.
$D$. $Hierarchical : Succession$ are related but not synonyms.
Wait,re-evaluating the options: The question asks for a synonym pair. None of the provided options are perfect synonyms. However,if we look for the closest relationship,the question might be flawed. Given the standard format,if $Acquire$ and $Inherit$ are synonyms,we look for another synonym pair. Since none exist,let us re-examine the logic. If the question implies a specific type of acquisition,$Learn$ and $Discover$ are the closest in terms of cognitive acquisition.
189
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Protagonist : Character$
A
$Earth : Moon$
B
$Termite : Insect$
C
$Lizard : Housefly$
D
$Whale : Fish$

Solution

(B) The relation given is that a $Protagonist$ is a type of $Character$ in a story or play.
Similarly,a $Termite$ is a type of $Insect$.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Termite : Insect$.
190
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Bird : Wings
A
Whale : Water
B
Dog : Lungs
C
Car : Wheel
D
Pen : Paper

Solution

(C) The relationship between 'Bird' and 'Wings' is that wings are the body parts used by a bird for movement (flight).
Similarly,a 'Car' uses 'Wheels' for movement.
Therefore,the correct alternative is 'Car : Wheel'.
191
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
War : Destruction
A
Fire : Burn
B
Court : Justice
C
Water : Drown
D
Food : Hunger

Solution

(A) The relationship between the given pair is that the first term causes the second term.
War leads to destruction.
Similarly,fire leads to burning.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
192
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Elevation : Depression
A
Pen : Notebook
B
Intelligence : Stupidity
C
School : Education
D
Doctor : Medicine

Solution

(B) The given words 'Elevation' and 'Depression' are antonyms (opposites) of each other.
Similarly,'Intelligence' and 'Stupidity' are antonyms of each other.
Therefore,the correct alternative is 'Intelligence : Stupidity'.
193
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Dawn : Morning$
A
$Morning : Evening$
B
$Sun : Rain$
C
$Lamp : Light$
D
$Autumn : Winter$

Solution

(D) The relation given is $Dawn : Morning$. Dawn is the early time of day that precedes the morning.
Similarly,$Autumn$ is the season that precedes $Winter$.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Autumn : Winter$.
194
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Question : Question mark
A
Remark : Colon
B
Aside : Parentheses
C
Sentence : Period
D
Clause : Semicolon

Solution

(C) The relationship is that the second term is the punctuation symbol used at the end of the first term.
$A$ question ends with a question mark.
Similarly,a sentence ends with a period (full stop).
Therefore,the correct alternative is $C$.
195
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Medicine : Capsule
A
Pearl : Shell
B
Passenger : Bus
C
Heart : Lungs
D
Car : Vehicle

Solution

(A) The relationship is that a medicine is contained within a capsule.
Similarly,a pearl is contained within a shell.
196
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Liquor : Intoxicates$
A
$Oil : Smears$
B
$Medicine : Soothes$
C
$Drug : Addicts$
D
$Morphine : Sedates$

Solution

(D) The relationship is defined as: The second term is the primary effect produced by the first term upon consumption.
$1$. $Liquor$ causes intoxication.
$2$. Similarly,$Morphine$ is a substance that causes sedation (sedates) as its primary effect.
Therefore,the correct pair is $Morphine : Sedates$.
197
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Acoustics : Sound
A
Mathematics : Geometry
B
Radio : Song
C
Pathology : Disease
D
Communication : Phone

Solution

(C) Acoustics is the branch of science that deals with the study of sound. Similarly,pathology is the branch of medical science that deals with the study of diseases.
198
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
Large : Enormous
A
Big : Small
B
Plump : Fat
C
Less : Greater
D
Regal : Royal

Solution

(B) The given relation is based on the intensity of the adjective.
'Enormous' is an extreme or intensified form of 'Large'.
Similarly,'Fat' is an extreme or intensified form of 'Plump'.
Therefore,the correct pair is 'Plump : Fat'.
199
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Vaseline : Petrol$
A
Tea : Leaves
B
Plant : Tree
C
Butter : Ghee
D
Cream : Milk

Solution

(D) $Vaseline$ is a product derived or extracted from $Petrol$.
Similarly,$Cream$ is a product derived or extracted from $Milk$.
200
MediumMCQ
Choose the correct alternative for the given relation.
$Jute : Sack$
A
Shoe : Sock
B
Wool : Sweater
C
Cotton : Fibre
D
Mill : Cloth

Solution

(B) The relationship given is that a sack is made from jute (raw material to finished product).
Similarly,a sweater is made from wool.
Therefore,the correct alternative is $Wool : Sweater$.

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