Complete the animal–young analogy by selecting the correctly related young one: “Elephant : Calf :: Tiger : ?” Choose the option that names the young of a tiger.

Introduction / Context:Analogy questions often test factual vocabulary by mapping a relationship from a known pair onto another. Here, “Elephant : Calf” provides a model of “adult animal : its young” and we must find the corresponding young of “Tiger.”

Given Data / Assumptions:

• The relationship is “adult : young.”
• Calf is the young of large mammals such as elephant, cow, buffalo (context dependent).
• We need the standard, widely accepted term for a tiger’s young.

Concept / Approach:The target is a direct biological vocabulary mapping. For large cats (tiger, lion, leopard), the generally accepted name for the young is “cub.” Therefore, the consistent mapping is Elephant : Calf :: Tiger : Cub.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify the relation: adult animal → its young.2) Recall the correct young term for tiger: cub.3) Verify that the term is species-appropriate and standard.

Verification / Alternative check:Authoritative animal glossaries and common educational lists use “cub” for young of tiger, lion, bear, etc., ensuring the mapping is conventional and unambiguous.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Pup: Young of dogs, seals, some other mammals; not a tiger.
• Tigress: Adult female tiger, not a young one.
• Baby tiger: Informal description, not the canonical zoological term.
• Kitten: Young of domestic cats; not the preferred term for big cats like tigers.

Common Pitfalls:Choosing informal labels (baby) or a different species’ young (pup, kitten). For standardized tests, stick to the canonical term “cub.”

Final Answer:Cub