Analogy — Brinjal : Vegetable :: Orange : ?
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Fruit
Explanation
Introduction / Context:This is a category-membership analogy. “Brinjal : Vegetable” pairs a specific edible item with its food category. We must do the same for “Orange : ?”.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Brinjal (eggplant) is categorized as a vegetable in culinary usage.
- Orange is categorized as a fruit.
- Distractors list plant parts (stem, leaf, root, seed), which are not the culinary category for “orange”.
Concept / Approach:Identify the hypernym (broader category) that correctly classifies the instance. For orange, the correct hypernym is “fruit”.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Map instance → category: “orange → fruit”.Eliminate plant-part distractors; those are not food-category labels here.Verification / Alternative check:Everyday language and nutrition guides list orange among fruits (citrus fruits).
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Stem/Leaf/Root/Seed: anatomical parts, not the culinary category for orange.
Common Pitfalls:Overthinking botanical vs culinary distinctions; both agree here that orange is a fruit.
Final Answer:Fruit