Analogy — Determinant relationship in domains: Market : Demand :: Farming : ? Choose the factor that most directly determines or drives the success of “Farming”, analogous to “Demand” driving a “Market”.
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Monsoons
Explanation
Introduction / Context:In “Market : Demand”, demand is the primary driver that influences market size, price movement, and activity. The task is to pick the analogous driver for farming outcomes.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- “Market → Demand”: demand is a principal determinant.
- Farming outcomes depend on multiple factors; in the typical Indian context, seasonal rainfall/monsoons are a key driver.
- We seek a similarly dominant, causal determinant.
Concept / Approach:Preserve “domain → chief driver” symmetry. Demand drives markets; monsoons (rainfall) drive agricultural yield/planting success in large rain-fed regions.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Identify the role of the right-hand term in the stem: causal determinant.2) Map the equivalent determinant in farming.3) Select “Monsoons”.Verification / Alternative check:Consider production volatility: poor monsoons reduce yield and acreage, mirroring weak demand reducing market activity.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Farmer: Agent, not a climatic determinant.
- Foodgrain: Output, not a driver.
- Soil: Important baseline factor, but monsoon variability more directly explains year-to-year outcomes in rain-fed systems.
- None of these: Invalid since “Monsoons” fits.
Common Pitfalls:Confusing actors or products with causal environmental drivers.
Final Answer:Monsoons