Russia : Moscow — Select the pair that correctly mirrors the “country : capital city” relation.
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Norway : Oslo
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The stem presents a country paired with its capital. We must pick the option with the same relationship: correct country → capital city pairing.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Russia → Moscow is correct.
- We must avoid pairs that give major cities which are not capitals.
Concept / Approach:Among the options, “Norway : Oslo” is the correct country–capital combination. The others list non-capital major cities or misspellings.
Step-by-Step Solution:Check each pair for official capital status.Confirm Norway → Oslo.Select that option.
Verification / Alternative check:Official country data confirms Oslo as Norway’s capital.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- India : Mumbai — capital is New Delhi.
- China : Shanghai — capital is Beijing.
- Pakistan : Faislabad — capital is Islamabad.
- Australia : Sydney — capital is Canberra.
Common Pitfalls:Picking the largest or most famous city instead of the capital.
Final Answer:Norway : Oslo