Analogy (mineral → gemstone): Complete the pair. Given: Carbon → Diamond (diamond is a crystalline form/gem derived from carbon). Asked: Corundum → ? Choose the correct option.
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Ruby
Explanation
Given data
- Carbon → Diamond (a gemstone form of carbon).
- Corundum (Al2O3) has gem varieties: ruby (red) and sapphire (other colours).
Concept/Approach Match "mineral → celebrated gemstone variety".
Reasoning The classic analogy pairs corundum with its famed red gem variety: Ruby.
Note Sapphire is also corundum, but ruby is the most conventional single answer in such analogies.