Analogies Questions and Answers





1. Platform : Train
a) Aeroplane : Aerodrome
b) Hotel : Tourist
c) Quay : Ship
d) Footpath : Traveller

Answer: c
Explanation: Second is the place where first stops.

2. Train : Track
a) Water : Boat
b) Bullet : Barrel
c) Idea : Brain
d) Fame : Television

Answer: b
Explanation: As Train is guided by the track similarly Bullet is guided by the barrel.

3. Chalk : Blackboard
a) Type : Point
b) Table : Chair
c) Door : Handle
d) Ink : Paper

Answer: d
Explanation: As chalk is used to write on the blackboard similarly the Ink is used to write on the paper.

4. Rectangle : Pentagon
a) Side : Angle
b) Diagonal : Perimeter
c) Triangle : Rectangle
d) Circle : Square

Answer: c
Explanation: Second one had one more side than the first.

5. Thermometer : Temperature
a) Millimeter : Scale
b) Length : Breadth
c) Solar Energy
d) Cardiograph

Answer: d
Explanation: As temperature is measured from a thermometer in the same way heart rate is measured with cardiograph.

6. Basic, Pascal, Fortran
a) Cobol
b) Bhopal
c) Calculator
d) Cyclotron

Answer: a
Explanation: These are all the languages of computer.

7. Root, Stem, Branch
a) Fertilizer
b) Leaf
c) Tree
d) Wood

Answer: b
Explanation: All are the parts of tree.

8. Volleyball, Hockey, Football
a) Aquatics
b) Baseball
c) Athletes
d) Sports

Answer: b
Explanation: Baseball is like volleyball, Hockey and Football.

9. Wrestling, Karate, Boxing
a) Pole-vault
b) Swimming
c) Judo
d) Polo

Answer: c
Explanation: These are all defensive games.

10. Newspaper, Hoarding, Television
a) Press
b) Media
c) Rumor
d) Broadcast

Answer: d
Explanation: All these are used for broadcast.

11. Tamilian, Gujarati, Punjabi
a) Aryan
b) Dravidan
c) Indian
d) Barbarian

Answer: c
Explanation: All these words represent the inhabitants of India.

12. Tamilian, Gujarati, Punjabi
a) Aryan
b) Dravidan
c) Indian
d) Barbarian

Answer: c
Explanation: All these words represent the inhabitants of India.

13. 'Indolence' is related to 'Work' in the same way as 'Taciturn' is related to:
a) Cheat
b) Act
c) Speak
d) Observe

Answer: c
Explanation: As 'Indolence' and 'Work' are opposite to each other in the same way 'Taciturn' and 'speak' are opposite to each other.

14. 'Ophthalmia' is related to 'Eye' in the same way as 'Rickets' is related to:
a) Kidney
b) Nose
c) Bone
d) Heart

Answer: c
Explanation: As 'Ophthalmia' is a disease of 'Eye' in the same way 'Rickets' is the disease of 'Bone'.

15. 'Nun' is related to 'Convent' in the same way as 'Hen' is related to:
a) Nest
b) Shed
c) Cell
d) Cote

Answer: d
Explanation: As dwelling place of 'Nun' is 'Convent' similarly the dwelling place of 'Hen' is 'Cote'.

16. Lock, Shut, Fasten
a) Window
b) Door
c) Iron
d) Block

Answer: d
Explanation: The synonym of Lock, Shut and Fasten is Block.

17. Wheat, Barley, Rice
a) Food
b) Agriculture
c) Farm
d) Gram

Answer: d
Explanation: All the terms given in the question are cereals and gram is also one of the cereals.

18. Pathology, Cardiology, Radiology, Ophthalmology
a) Biology
b) Hematology
c) Zoology
d) Geology

Answer: b
Explanation: As all terms given in the question are medical terms and Hematology is also medical term.

19. Mars, Earth, Jupiter
a) Planets
b) Cosmos
c) Orbits
d) Astronauts

Answer: a
Explanation: All these are planets.

20. Lungs, Liver, Kidney
a) Neck
b) Testis
c) Heart
d) Nose

Answer: c
Explanation: As Lungs, Liver and Kidney are internal part of the body, in the same way 'heart' is also an internal organ.

21. Arid, Parched, Droughty
a) Draft
b) Earth
c) Dry
d) Cow

Answer: c
Explanation: The synonym of arid, parched and droughty is dry.

22. Engine, Compartment, Wheels
a) Motor
b) Ship
c) Sea
d) Rail-line

Answer: d
Explanation: All these are related to train.

23. Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician
a) Doctor
b) Blacksmith
c) Professor
d) Lawyer

Answer: b
Explanation: Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician and Blacksmith are in same working category.

24. Tamilian, Gujarati, Punjabi
a) Aryan
b) Dravidan
c) Indian
d) Barbarian

Answer: c
Explanation: All these words represent the inhabitants of India.

25. Clutch, Brake, Horn
a) Car
b) Scooter
c) Accident
d) Steering

Answer: d
Explanation: All these are part of a vehicle.

26. Lawyer : Court
a) Chemist : Laboratory
b) Businessman : Office
c) Labour : Factory
d) Athlete : Olympics

Answer: a
Explanation: As the working field of lawyer is Court, similarly the working field of chemist is laboratory.

27. Letter : Word
a) Page : Book
b) Product : Factory
c) Club : People
d) Home work : School

Answer: a
Explanation: As Word is a group of letters similarly Book is a group of papers.

28. Lively : Dull
a) Employed : Jobless
b) Flower : Bud
c) Factory : Labour
d) Happy : Gay

Answer: a
Explanation: First word is opposite to the second word.

29. Silence : Noise
a) Quiet : Peace
b) Baldness : Hair
c) Talk : Whisper
d) Sing : Dance

Answer: b
Explanation: As Silence is opposite to noise, similarly Baldness is opposite to Hair.

30. Sound : Muffled
a) Moisture : Humid
b) Colour : Faded
c) Despair : Anger
d) Odour : Pungent

Answer: b
Explanation: Second is the process of gradual disappearances of the first.

31. Border : Country
a) Pen : Cap
b) Book : Cover
c) Handle : Shade
d) Frame : Picture

Answer: d
Explanation: First is the boundary of the second.

32. River : Ocean
a) Child : School
b) Book : Library
c) Lane : Road
d) Cloth : Body

Answer: c
Explanation: As River joints to Ocean similarly Lane joints to Road.

33. Arc : Circle
a) Number : Count
b) Fraction : Percentage
c) Pie : Slicebr
d) Segment : Line

Answer: d
Explanation: As Arc is a part of Circle similarly segment is a part of line.

34. Apple, Grape, Orange
a) Vegetable
b) Fruits
c) Stems
d) Oats

Answer: b
Explanation: Apple, Grape and Orange all these are fruits.

35. Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Jaipur
a) Shimla
b) Mysore
c) Pune
d) Indore

Answer: a
Explanation: All the cities given in the question are state capitals similarly Shimla is also a capital.

36. K/T : 11/20 :: J/R : ?
a) 10/18
b) 11/19
c) 10/8
d) 9/10

Answer: a
Explanation: In Eq. alphabets positions of K and T are 11 and 20 respectively.
Similarly positions of J and R are 10 and 18.

37. 68 : 130 :: ? : 350
a) 220
b) 224
c) 222
d) 226

Answer: c
Explanation: As, 68 = (4)3 + 4
      130 = (5)3 + 5
and 350 = (7)3 + 7
Therefore, ? = (6)3 + 6 = 222

38. 61 : 121 :: ? : 337
a) 211
b) 222
c) 220
d) 240

Answer: a
Explanation: As, 61 = (4)3 - 3
      121 = (5)3 - 4
and 337 = (7)3 - 6
Therefore, ? = (6)3 - 5 = 211

39. 27 : 125 :: 64 : ?
a) 162
b) 216
c) 517
d) 273

Answer: b
Explanation: 27 → 33; 125 → 53; 64 → 43
Therefore ? = 63 = 216.

40. Glove : Hand
a) Neck : Collar
b) Tie : Shirt
c) Socks : Feet
d) Coat : Pocket

Answer: c
Explanation: As Glove is worn in Hands similarly Socks are worn on feet.

41. 'Mountain' is related to 'Hill' in the same way as 'River' is related to:
a) Path
b) Swimming
c) Flowing
d) Tank

Answer: d
Explanation: As short form of 'Mountain' is 'Hill' similarly 'Tank' is short form of 'River'.

42. 'Dogs' is related to 'Bark' in the same way as 'Goats' is related to:
a) Bleat
b) Crow
c) Grunt
d) Howl

Answer: a
Explanation: As the cry of 'Dog' is called 'Bark' in the same way the cry of 'Goat' is called 'Bleat'.

43. 'Kathak' is related to 'U.P' in the same way as 'Odyssey' is related to:
a) Assam
b) Kerala
c) Orissa
d) Gujarat

Answer: c
Explanation: As 'Kathak' is common in 'U.P' in the same way 'Odyssey' is common in 'orissa'.

44. 'Metal' is related to 'Conduction' in the same way as 'Plastic' is related to :
a) Ground oil chemistry
b) Industry
c) Inflammability
d) Insulation

Answer: c
Explanation: As 'Conduction' is the property found in 'Metal' in the same way 'Inflammability' is the property found in 'Plastic'.

45. 'Sea' is related to 'Ship' in the same way as 'Road' is related to:
a) Traffic
b) Travellers
c) Journey
d) Bus

Answer: d
Explanation: As the means of transport in 'Sea' is 'Ship', similarly the means of transport on 'Road' is 'Bus'.

46. 'Table' is related to 'Wood' in the same way as 'Shirt' is related to:
a) Cotton
b) Cloth
c) Dress
d) Uniform

Answer: b
Explanation: As 'Table' is made from 'Wood' in the same way 'Shirt' is made from 'Cloth'.

47. 'Jackal' is related to 'Howl' in the same way as 'Cow' is related to:
a) Caws
b) Hoot
c) Coo
d) Moo

Answer: d
Explanation: As the sound of 'Jackal' is 'Howl' similarly the sound of 'Cow' is 'Moo'.

48. 'Cat' is related to 'Kitten' in the same way as 'Woman' is related to:
a) Puppy
b) Colt
c) Calf
d) Baby

Answer: d
Explanation: As the young one of a 'cat' is 'kitten' in the same way the young one of 'woman' is 'baby'.

49. 'Horse' is related to 'Hoof' in the same way as 'Eagle' is related to:
a) Clutch
b) Leg
c) Foot
d) Claw

Answer: d
Explanation: As the foot of the 'Horse' is called 'Hoof' in the same way the foot of the 'Eagle' is called 'Claw'.

50. 'Forest' is related to 'Vivarium' in the same way as 'sea' is related to:
a) Port site
b) Water
c) Fishery
d) Aquarium

Answer: d
Explanation: As 'Forest' and 'Vivarium' have the same meaning in the same 'Sea' and 'Aquarium' have the same meaning.

51. Asthma : Lungs :: Conjunctivitis : ?
a) Bones
b) Teeth
c) Eyes
d) Blood

Answer: c
Explanation: As Asthma is a disease of Lungs similarly Conjunctivitis is a disease of Eyes.

52. Dismay : Joy :: Tend : ?
a) Regret
b) Ignore
c) Negligible
d) Spoil

Answer: b
Explanation: Dismay and Joy are opposite to each other same way Tend and Ignore are also opposite to each other.

53. Thermometer : Temperature :: Glucometer : ?
a) Body sugar
b) Body resistance
c) Blood
d) Blood sugar

Answer: d
Explanation: Thermometer is used to measure Temperature similarly Glucometer use to measure Blood sugar.

54. Communicable disease : Malaria :: Non-communicable disease : ?
a) Tuberculosis
b) Hepatitis
c) AIDS
d) Cancer

Answer: d
Explanation: Cancer is non-communicable disease.

55. 6 : 36 :: 9 : ?
a) 81
b) 98
c) 42
d) 56

Answer: a
Explanation: 6*6 = 36.
9*9 = 81.

56. JLN : SQO :: PRT : ?
a) UYW
b) UTV
c) YWU
d) VUT

Answer: c
Explanation: In the first term one letter is missing between two consecutive letters in alphabetical order while in second term same is repeated but in reverse order.

57. ADE : FGJ :: KNO : ?
a) PQR
b) TPR
c) PQT
d) RQP

Answer: c
Explanation: In first term, Two letters are missing between first two letters while last two are continuous but in second term first two letters are continuous and two letters are missing between last two letters.

58. DGJ : KMO :: MPS : ?
a) TVX
b) WUS
c) XTV
d) XVT

Answer: a
Explanation: In first term, two letters are missing between each of the two letters while one letter is missing between each of the two letters.

59. ACE : HIL :: MOQ : ?
a) TVX
b) WUS
c) XVT
d) TUX

Answer: d
Explanation: ACE forms a sequence of alternate letters, while in HIL, the first two letters are consecutive and there is a gap of two letters between second and third letters? Similarly, MOQ forms a sequence of alternate letters.The group having properties similar to HIL is TUX.

60. (1/4) : (1/8) :: (1/3) : ?
a) 1/7
b) 1/4
c) 1/6
d) 1/2

Answer: c
Explanation: First term is double of second term. hence fourth term will be
= (1/3)*(1/2)
= 1/6

61. Moon : Satellite :: Earth : ?
a) Sun
b) Solar System
c) Planet
d) Asteroid

Answer: c
Explanation: Moon is Satellite and Earth is Planet.

62. Laugh : Joy :: Weep : ?
a) Grief
b) Remorse
c) Baby
d) Punishment

Answer: a
Explanation: Laugh is symbol of Joy and Weep is the symbol of Grief.

63. Typist : Typewriter :: Writer : ?
a) Book
b) Paper
c) Script
d) Pen

Answer: d
Explanation: Typewriter is the device used by the Typist and Pen is the device used by the Writer.

64. Rupee : India :: Yen : ?
a) Turkey
b) Bangladesh
c) Japan
d) Pakistan

Answer: c
Explanation: Rupee is currency of India and Yen is the currency of Japan.

65. Dog : Rabies :: Mosquito : ?
a) Malaria
b) Sting
c) Death
d) Plague

Answer: a
Explanation: Rabies is caused by Dog Malaria is caused by Mosquito.

66. Ecstasy : Gloom ::
a) Congratulation : Occasion
b) Diligent : Successful
c) Measure : Scale
d) Humiliation : Exaltation

Answer: d
Explanation: Gloom is opposite of Ecstasy in same way Exaltation is opposite of Humiliation.

67. Architect : Building :: Sculptor : ?
a) Museum
b) Stone
c) Chisel
d) Statue

Answer: d
Explanation: Architect constructs Building and Sculptorconstructs Statue.

68. 123 : 36 :: 221 : ?
a) 52
b) 69
c) 72
d) 25

Answer: d
Explanation: 123 → 1+2+3 = 6.
62 = 36.
Similarly,
221 → 2+2+1 = 5.
52 = 25.

69. 24 : 60 :: 120 : ?
a) 160
b) 220
c) 300
d) 108

Answer: c
Explanation: (24*5)/2 = 60.
and
(120*5)/2 = 300.

70. Country : President :: State : ?
a) Chief Minister
b) Prime Minister
c) Speaker
d) Governor

Answer: d
Explanation: President is the highest officer of Country and Governor is the highest officer of State.

71. Light : Sun :: Heat : ?
a) Electricity
b) Moon
c) Fire
d) Stars

Answer: c
Explanation: Sun gives us Light in same way Fire gives us Heat.

72. Oil : Lamp :: Wax : ?
a) Bulb
b) Candle
c) Light
d) Dark

Answer: b
Explanation: Lamp contains Oil in same way Candle contains Wax.

73. Parrot : Cage :: Man : ?
a) Home
b) Life
c) House
d) Prison

Answer: d
Explanation: Parrot is captured in Cage in same way Man is captured in Prison.

74. Mango : Fruit :: Potato : ?
a) Root
b) Stem
c) Flower
d) Fruit

Answer: b
Explanation: Mango is Fruit in same way Potato is modified Stem.

75. Dog : Bark :: Goat : ?
a) Grunt
b) Bray
c) Howl
d) Bleat

Answer: d
Explanation: Dog makes noise known as Bark and Goat makes noise known as Bleat.

76. (1/4) : (1/8) :: (2/3) : ?
a) 1/4
b) 1/3
c) 1/2
d) 2/7

Answer: b
Explanation: First term is double of the second term.
Hence, fourth term
= (1/2)*(2/3) = 1/3

77. 9 : 25 :: 49 : ?
a) 63
b) 81
c) 36
d) 100

Answer: b
Explanation: First term = 32 = 9.
Second term = 52 = 25.
Third term = 72 = 49.
Fourth term = 92 = 81.

78. 12 : 35 :: 16 : ?
a) 32
b) 48
c) 49
d) 63

Answer: d
Explanation: First term = 6*2 = 12.
Second term = 62 - 1 = 35.
Third term = 8*2 = 16.
Fourth term = 82 - 1 = 63.

79. 1 : 8 :: 9 : ?
a) 16
b) 25
c) 64
d) 49

Answer: c
Explanation: First term = 12 = 1.
Second term = 23 = 8.
Third term = 32 = 9.
Fourth term = 43 = 64.

80. Resignation : Office ::
a) Competition : Game
b) Illness : Hospital
c) Abdication : Throne
d) Moisture : Rain

Answer: c
Explanation: As in Resignation the Office is to be left in the same manner when Abdication is done, Throne is to be left.

81. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
a) Clutch
b) Wheel
c) Break
d) Car

Answer: d
Explanation: Except Car, all others are part of Car.

82. Banana is related to Fruit in same way as Chrysanthemum is related to :
a) Fruit
b) Stem
c) Flower
d) Root

Answer: c
Explanation: Banana is Fruit in same way, Chrysanthemum is Flower.

83. HOSPITAL is related to TREATMENT in the same way SCHOOL is related to :
a) Education
b) Student
c) Teacher
d) Books

Answer: a
Explanation: HOSPITAL is related to TREATMENT in the same way SCHOOL is related to EDUCATION.
Hospitals provides treatment to Patient in same way Schools give education to Students.

84. Each of the following five are alike in certain way so form a group. Which of the following does not belong to that group?
a) Cloth
b) Trouser
c) Jacket
d) Shirt

Answer: a
Explanation: Trouser, Jacket, shirt and T-shirt are the individual cloth but Cloth is collection of these all.

85. Gravity is related to pull in the same way as Magnetism is related to :
a) Repulsion
b) Separation
c) Attraction
d) Push

Answer: c
Explanation: Gravity is related to pull in same way Magnetism is related to Attraction.

86. Aeroplane : Cockpit :: Train : ?
a) Coach
b) Wagon
c) Engine
d) Compartment

Answer: c
Explanation: Pilot of Aeroplane sits in Cockpit and driver of Train works in Engine.

87. Pen : Ink :: Pencil : ?
a) Knife
b) Write
c) Lead
d) Chalk

Answer: c
Explanation: Ink is used in Pen same way Lead is used in Pencil.

88. Trouble : Safety :: Freedom : ?
a) Independence
b) Patient
c) Liberty
d) Slavery

Answer: d
Explanation: Safety is opposite of Trouble and Slavery is opposite of Freedom.

89. Sickness : Health :: Happiness : ?
a) Medicine
b) Sorrow
c) Comfort
d) Misery

Answer: b
Explanation: Health is opposite of Sickness in same way Sorrow is opposite of Happiness.

90. Bee : Honey :: Cow : ?
a) Animal
b) Water
c) Grass
d) Milk

Answer: d
Explanation: Bee gives us Honey in same way Cow Gives us Milk.

91. Each of the following five are alike in certain way so form a group. Which of the following does not belong to that group?
a) Mind
b) Ear
c) Leg
d) Hand

Answer: a
Explanation: Except Mind, all other are external part of the human's body.

92. Each of the following five are alike in certain way so form a group. Which of the following does not belong to that group?
a) Potassium
b) Magnesium
c) Nitrogen
d) Oxygen

Answer: d
Explanation: Except oxygen, All other needs to grow a plant.

93. Each of the following five are alike in certain way so form a group. Which of the following does not belong to that group?
a) Mustard
b) Ginger
c) Rapeseed
d) Sesame

Answer: b
Explanation: Except Ginger, all other are oil seeds.

94. MONSOON is related to SEASON in the same way APRIL is related to :
a) Spring
b) Autumn
c) Winter
d) Month

Answer: d
Explanation: Monsoon is one of the Seasons as April is one of the Months.

95. Mask : Disguise
a) Clothes: Necessity
b) Building: Office
c) Makeup: Beautify
d) Radio: News

Answer: c
Explanation: Makeup: Beautify
They have application and its result's relationship.

96. Plant : Tree :: House : ?
a) Skyscraper
b) Building
c) Home
d) Residence

Answer: b
Explanation: Tree is a bigger form of Plant in same way Building is a bigger form of House.

97. Tall : Short :: Treachery : ?
a) Respect
b) Honour
c) Disgrace
d) Loyalty

Answer: d
Explanation: Short is opposite of Tall similarly Loyalty is opposite of Treachery.

98. Stone : Hard :: Feather : ?
a) Soft
b) White
c) Bird
d) Fly

Answer: a
Explanation: Stone is Hard similarly Feather is Soft.

99. Home : Shelter :: School : ?
a) Principal
b) Student
c) Class
d) Education

Answer: d
Explanation: Home provides Shelter and School provides Education.

100. ABC : ZYX :: CBA : ?
a) XYZ
b) BCA
c) YZX
d) ZXY

Answer: a
Explanation: CBA is reverse of ABC and XYZ is reverse of ZYX.