Analogy — Part to whole (unit relation): Minute : Hour :: ? : ? Select the pair that keeps the same “smaller unit : larger unit” relationship.
Correct Answer: Paisa : Rupee
Introduction / Context:“Minute : Hour” is a classic unit relation where the first term is a standard subunit of the second (60 minutes = 1 hour). The correct completion must preserve a fixed, conventional subdivision ratio rather than a vague aggregation.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- A minute is a defined fraction of an hour.
- We seek another currency/time-like subunit with a codified conversion.
- Choices include mass/aggregation metaphors and discrete systems (currency, sets).
Concept / Approach:The tightest parallel is the currency subunit: in the Indian system, 100 paise = 1 rupee (historically standard). This matches the “subunit-of” relationship precisely and unambiguously, like “minute” to “hour”.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Identify relation type: defined subunit → larger unit.2) Compare candidates for fixed conversion factors.3) “Paisa : Rupee” has a codified conversion; select it.4) Discard aggregations lacking fixed ratios.Verification / Alternative check:Just as you can compute hours from minutes by a constant factor, you can compute rupees from paise by a constant factor.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Drop : Ocean — Metaphorical aggregation; not a standardized subunit.
- People : Crowd — A set aggregation, not a unit system.
- Cup : Tea Set — Component vs set; no fixed quantitative conversion.
- None of these — invalid because a correct pair exists.
Common Pitfalls:Choosing any “part-of” relation without ensuring a formal, countable conversion like time/currency units.
Final Answer:Paisa : Rupee