IPO PAPER 4

ANALOGY

Directions: In each of the following questions, there is a certain relationship

between two given words on one side of : : and one word is given on another side of : :while another word is to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relation with this word as the words of the given pair bear. Choose the correct alternative.

Moon : Satellite : : Earth :?

(A) Sun (B) Planet (C)Solar System (D) Asteroid

Ans: (B)

Explanation: Moon is a satellite and Earth is a Planet.

Forecast : Future : : Regret :?

(A) Present (B) Atone (C)Past (D)Sins

Ans: (C)

Explanation: Forecast is for Future happenings and Regret is for past actions.

Influenza : Virus : : Typhoid : ?

(A) Bacillus (B)Parasite (C)Protozoa (D) Bacteria

Ans: (D)

Explanation: First is the disease caused by the second .

Fear : Threat : : Anger : ?

(A)Compulsion (B)Panic (C)Provocation (D)Force

Ans: (C)

Explanation: First arises from the second .

Melt : Liquid : : Freeze : ?

(A)Ice (B)Condense (C)Solid (D)Crystal

Ans: (C)

Explanation: First is the process of formation of the second.

Clock : Time : : Thermometer : ?

(A)Heat (B)Radiation (C)Energy (D)Temperature

Ans: (D)

Explanation: First is an instrument used to measure the second .

 Muslim : Mosque : : Sikhs : ?

(A)Golden Temple (B)Medina (C)Fire Temple (D)Gurudwara

Ans: (D)

Explanation: Second is the pace of worship for the first

Paw : Cat : : Hoof : ?

(A)Horse (B)Lion (C)Lamb (D)Elephant

Ans: (A)

Explanation: First is the name given to the foot of the second .

Eye :Myopia : : Teeth : ?

(A)Pyorrhea (B)Cataract (C)Trachoma (D)Eczema

Ans: (A)

Explanation: Second is a disease of the first.

Tractor : Trailer : : Horse : ?

(A)Stable (B)Cart (C)Saddle (D)Engine

Ans: (B)

Explanation: Second is pulled by the first

Scribble : Write : : Stammer : ?

(A)Walk (B)Play (C)Speak (D)Dance

Ans: (C)

Explanation: First is an improper form of the second

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Flower: Bud: : Plant : ?

(A) Seed (B) Taste (C) Flower (D) Twig

Ans: (A)

Explanation: First develop from the second.

Errata : Books : : flaws:?

(A)Manuscripts (B) Metals (C) Speech (D) Charter

Ans: (B)

Explanation: Errata comprises from the books. Similarly, Flaws are the defects in the metals.

 Gun : Bullet : : Chimney : ?

(A)Ground (B)House (C)Roof (D)Smoke

Ans: (D)

Explanation: Second comes out of the first.

Breeze : Cyclone : : Drizzle : ?

(A)earth quake (B)Storm (C)Flood (D)Down pour

Ans: (D)

Explanation: Second is more intense than the first .

Car : Garage : : Aeroplane : ?

(A)Port (B)Depot (C)Hanger (D)Harbour

Ans: (C)

Explanation: First is temporarily parked in the second .

Race : Fatigue : : Fast : ?

(A)Food (B)Appetite (C)Hunger (D)Weakness

Ans: (C)

Explanation: First causes the second .

Candle : Wax : : Paper :?

(A)Wood (B)Tree (C)Bamboo (D)Pulp

Ans: (D)

Explanation: First is made from the second.

Acting : Theater : : Gambling : ?

(A)Casino (B)Club (C)Bar (D)Gymn

Ans: (A)

Explanation: Second is the place for performing the first .

Venerate : Worship : : Extol : ?

(A)Glorify (B)Homage (C)Compliment (D)Recommend

Ans: (A)

Explanation: The words in each pair are synonyms .

Water : Convection : : Space : ?

(A)Conduction (B)Transference (C)Vacuum (D)Radiation

Ans: (D)

Explanation: Second is the mode of transference of heat by the first .

Growth : Death : : Increase : ?

(A)Ease (B)decrease (C)Tease (D)Cease

Ans: (D)

Explanation: Second puts an end to the activity denoted by the first .

Oxygen : Burn : : Carbon dioxide : ?

(A)Isolate (B)Foam (C)Extinguish (D)Explode

Ans: (C)

Explanation: Oxygen helps in burnings while carbon dioxide extinguished fires .

Dog : Bark : : Goat : ?

(A)Bleat (B)Howl (C)Grunt (D)Bray

Ans: (A)

Explanation: Second is noise produced by the first .

Grain : Stock : : Stick : ?

(A)Heap (B)Bundle (C)Collection (D)String

Ans: (B)

Explanation: Second is collection of the first .

Nurture : Neglect : : Denigrate : ?

(A)Reveal (B)Extol(C)Recognize (D)Calumniate

Ans: (B)

Explanation: The words in each pair are antonyms .

Planet : Orbit : : Projectile : ?

(A)Trajectory (B)Track (C)Milky way (D)Path

Ans: (A)

Explanation: Second is the path traced by the first .

Genuine : Authentic : : Mirage : ?

(A)Image (B)Transpiration (C)Reflection (D)Illusion

Ans: (D)

Explanation: The words in each pair are synonyms .

Cobbler : Leather : : Carpenter : ?

(A)Furniture (B)Wood (C)Hammer (D)Chair

Ans: (B)

Explanation: Second is the raw material used by the first .

Rupee : Indian : : Yen : ?

(A)Turkey (B)Bangladesh (C)Pakistan (D)Japan

Ans: (D)

Explanation: Rupee is the currency of India . Similarly , Yen is the currency of Japan .

Ocean : Deserts : : Waves : ?

(A)Sea (B)Dust (C)Sand dunes (D)Ripples

Ans: (C)

Explanation: If oceans were deserts, waves would be sand dunes .

Pork : Pig : : Beef : ?

(A)Farmer (B)Herd (C)Cow(D)Lamb

Ans: (C)

Explanation: First is the name given to the meat of the second .

Illiteracy : Education : : Flood : ?

(A)Rain (B)Bridge (C)Dam (D)River

Ans: (C)

Explanation: Second helps ot get rid of the first

Appraiser : Building : : Critic : ?

(A)Book (B)Masterpiece (C)Judge (D)Gold

Ans: (A)

Explanation: First comments on the second .

Fruit : Banana : : mammal : ?

(A)Cow (B)Snake (C)Fish (D)Sparrow

Ans: (A)

Explanation: First denotes the class to which the second belongs .

Tile : Mosaic : : Knot : ?

(A)Embroidery (B)Abacus (C)Macrame (D)Easle

Ans: (C)

Explanation: Just as tiles in mosaic make a pattern , so also the knots in a piece of

macrame make a pattern .

Import : Export : : Expenditure : ?

(A)Deficit (B)Revenue (C)Debt (D)Tax

Ans: (B)

Explanation: The words in each pair are antonyms .

Hill : Mountain : : Stream : ?

(A)River (B)Canal (C)Glacier (D)Avalanche

Ans: (A)

Explanation: Second is bigger form of first .

Country : President : : State : ?

(A)Governor (B)Minister (C)Chief minister (D)Citizen

Ans: (A)

Explanation: President and Governor are the nominal heads of country and state

respectively .

Bread : Yeast : : Curd : ?

(A)Fungi (B)Bacteria (C)Germs(D)Virus

Ans: (B)

Explanation: First is produced by the action of the second.

Court : Justice : : School : ?

(A)Teacher (B)Student (C)Ignorance (D)Education

Ans: (D)

Explanation: First is the place where the second is imparted.

Quartz : Radio : : Gypsum : ?

(A)Glass (B)Porcelain (C)Cement (D)Powder

Explanation: First is used to make the second.

Chromite : Chromium : : Ilmenite :?

(A)Limestone (B)Cobalt (C)Manganese (D)Titanium

Ans: (D)

Explanation: Chromite is a mineral of chromium and ilmenite is a mineral of titanium.

Command : Order : : Confusion : ?

(A)Discipline (B)Clarity (C)Choas (D)Problem

Ans: (C)

Explanation: The words in each pair are synonyms.

Ruby : Red : : Sapphire : ?

(A)Blue (B)White (C)Green (D)Silver

Ans: (A)

Red precious stone and sapphire is a blue precious stone .

House : Garbage : : Ore : ?

(A)Rubbish (B)Gangue (C)Sand (D)Dregs

Ans: (B)

Explanation: The waste of the house is called garbage .Similarly ,the impurities in the ore are called gangue .

HongKong : China : : Vatican : ?

(A)Rome (B)Mexico (C)Canada (D)Christianity

Ans: (A)

Explanation: HongKong is a city in China .Similarly ,Vatican is a city in Rome .

Stee : Rails : : Alnico : ?

(A)Aircraft (B) Machinery (C) Silver ware (D) Magnets

Ans: (D)

Explanation: First is used to makes the second.

Poodle : Dog : : Moose : ?

(A)Duck (B)Donkey (C)Fowl (D)Deer

Ans: (D)

Explanation: Poodle is a bread of dog and moose is a bread of deer .

Push : Pull : : Throw : ?

 (A)Jump (B)Collect (C)Pick (D)Game

Ans: (C)

Explanation: The words in each pair are antonyms .

Naphthalene: Coal tar : : Dyes : ?

(A)Petroleum (B)Oils (C)Chemicals (D)Carbon

Ans: (A)

Explanation: First is Obtained from the second .

Hot : Oven : : Cold : ?

(A)Ice cream (B)Air conditioner (C)Show (D)Refrigerator

Ans: (D)

Explanation: An oven is an appliance to keep the food-items hot ,similarly a

refrigerator keeps food-items cold.

Conference: Chairman:: Newspaper : ?

(A)Reporter (B)Distributer (C)Painter (D)Editor

Ans: (A)

Explanation: Chairman is the highest authority in a conference .Similarly editor is the highest authority in a news paper agency.

Drama: Stage:: Tennis : ?

(A)Tournament (B)Net (C)Court (D)Racket

Ans: (C)

Explanation:A drama ia performed on a stage .Similarly tennis is payed on the court.

Tree : Forest : Grass : ?

(A)Lawn (B)Field (C)Garden (D)Farm

Ans: (A)

Explanation: A forest consists of trees and a lawn is made up of grass.

Giant : Dwarf : : Genius : ?

(A)Wicked (B)Gentle (C)Idiot (D)Tiny

Explanation: The words in each pair are opposite of each other.

Bank : River : : Coast : ?

(A)Flood (B)Waves (C)Sea (D)Beach

Ans: (C)

Explanation: Bank is the land beside the river .Similary coast is the land beside the

sea .

Flower: Butterfly : : Dirt : ?

(A)Rats (B)Fly (C)Bugs (D)Sweeper

Ans: (B)

Explanation: First attracts the second .

Malaria : Disease : : Spear : ?

(A)Wound (B)Sword (C)Weapon (D)Death

Ans: (C)

Explanation: Second denotes the class to which the first belongs to.

Matricide : Mother : : Homicide : ?

(A)Human (B)Children (C)Father (D)Apes

Ans: (A)

Explanation: First implices killing the second .

Food : Stomach : : Fuel : ?

(A)Plane (B)truck (C)Engine (D)Automobile

Ans: (C)

Explanation: Food is processed by the stomach to provide energy for functioning the body .Similarly Fuel is processed by the engine to provide energy for the functioning of automobiles .

Quail : Partridges : : Yak : ?

(A)Cows (B)Deer (C)Oxen (D)Antelope

Ans : (C)

Explanation: First belongs to the family of second .

Engineer : Map : : Bricklayer : ?

(A)Design (B)Template (C)Mould (D)Cement

Ans: (B)

Explanation: Second gives pattern to be followed by the first .

Fire : Ashes : : Explosion : ?

(A)Flame (B)Death (C)Sound (D)Debris

Ans: (D)

Explanation: Second is the name given to the remains left after the first.

Pesticide : Crop : :Antiseptic : ?

(A)Wound (B)Clothing (C)Bandage (D)Bleeding

Ans: (A)

Explanation: Pesticide protects crops from insects and antiseptic protects wound from germs .

King : Throne : : Rider : ?

(A)Seat (B)Horse (C)Saddle (D)Chair

Ans: (C)

Explanation: A king sits on throne and a rider on a saddle .

Reluctant: Keen : : Remarkable : ?

(A)Usual (B)Restrained (C)Striking (D)Evolution

Ans: (A)

Explanation: the words in each pair are antonyms.

Sculptor : Statue : : Poet : ?

(A)Canvas (B)Pen (C)Verse (D)Chisel

Ans: (C)

Explanation: Second is prepared by the first .

Fossils : Creatures : : Mummies : ?

(A)Egypt (B)Human beings (C)Animals (D)Martyrs

Ans: (B)

Explanation: Fossils are the remains of the creatures .Similarly mummies are the

remains of human beings .