Defection analogy: “Apostate : Religion” — select the pair that mirrors renunciation/betrayal of one’s allegiance in a comparable domain.
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Traitor : Country
Explanation
Introduction / Context:An apostate is someone who abandons or renounces their religion. The analogy requires a similar relationship in civic/political allegiance.
Concept / Approach:“Traitor” is one who betrays their country. This mirrors “apostate : religion” in the domain of political allegiance and loyalty.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Teacher : Education → professional role : domain; not renunciation/betrayal.
- Potentate : Kingdom → ruler : realm; not defection.
- Jailer : Law → custodian : legal system; not betrayal.
- Citizen : Vote → status : civic act; not renunciation.
Final Answer:Traitor : Country