Question 1

Ant : Fly : Bee — Identify the single biological category that covers all three creatures and select the most accurate option.

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Introduction / Context:Taxonomic grouping is a standard verbal reasoning theme. Ant, fly, and bee are all familiar creatures encountered around homes, gardens, and fields. The test is to choose the correct biological class level label that includes all three, rejecting options that are narrower examples, unrelated classes, or vague descriptors of size. Given Data / Assumptions: Ant belongs to class Insecta. Fly belongs to class Insecta. Bee belongs to class Insecta. A correct answer must be true for all three simultaneously. Concept / Approach:Check options for coverage and specificity. Termite names a particular insect type and does not subsume ant, fly, and bee. Lizard is a reptile and therefore not applicable. Small is a relative adjective and not a biological classification. Insect is the correct class label that unifies the trio. Step-by-Step Solution:1) Confirm the class Insecta for each item.2) Discard options that are examples or unrelated taxa.3) Select Insect as the correct common label. Verification / Alternative check:Consider whether Arthropod could apply. While true, it is more general than necessary and not offered as an option. Insect provides the precise level of specificity that is both correct and available among the choices. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Termite: Specific insect, not a category containing all three. Lizard: Reptile class, biologically unrelated to the listed insects. Small: Descriptive adjective lacking taxonomic meaning and not uniformly true in scientific terms. Common Pitfalls:Choosing a familiar example like termite due to recognition. Always select the unifying category over an additional exemplar when solving analogy classification problems. Final Answer:Insect

Question 2

Kandla : Paradeep : Haldia — Determine the shared infrastructural category that best describes these Indian locations and choose the most accurate label.

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Introduction / Context:Indian geography and infrastructure appear frequently in reasoning sets. Kandla, Paradeep, and Haldia are names closely associated with maritime trade and logistics. The task is to map these names to the correct infrastructural category and avoid options that either denote natural features or are too vague to be accurate descriptors. Given Data / Assumptions: Kandla is a major port in Gujarat, India. Paradeep is a major port in Odisha, India. Haldia is a port on the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India. We need a single category label that precisely fits all three locations. Concept / Approach:Each listed location functions primarily as a port supporting maritime and inland waterway logistics. Seas is a natural water body category, not a facility. Grounds is an imprecise term. Industry is overly broad and does not specifically identify the facility type. Ports names the correct infrastructural category directly and unambiguously. Step-by-Step Solution:1) Recognize the role of each location in maritime trade.2) Compare the inclusiveness and precision of the options.3) Select Ports as the exact infrastructural classification. Verification / Alternative check:Consider alternative labels like Harbours. While similar, the provided option Ports is standard and fully appropriate. Since all three are established port locations, Ports is correct and precise. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Seas: Natural bodies of water, not man made maritime facilities. Grounds: Vague term lacking relevant specificity. Industry: Overly broad; ports are infrastructure supporting many industries but are not themselves an industry category. Common Pitfalls:Confusing a port with the larger water body or hinterland. The items are facility centric place names integral to trade and shipping, not generic geographic features. Final Answer:Ports

Question 3

Pluto : Mercury : Saturn — Choose the most accurate astronomical category that correctly includes all three bodies and select the best label.

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Introduction / Context:Astronomy themed analogy questions check familiarity with major Solar System bodies. Mercury and Saturn are classical planets. Pluto was historically classified as a planet and is now categorized as a dwarf planet. In general knowledge reasoning contexts, groupings often still treat Pluto within the broad idea of planets for simple categorization, especially when the alternative options are single planet names or unrelated terms. Given Data / Assumptions: Mercury is a planet. Saturn is a planet with rings prominent in observation. Pluto is currently classified as a dwarf planet but is commonly grouped with planets in elementary categorization contexts. Only one option provides a category level label for all three. Concept / Approach:Prefer a broad but correct astronomical category that accommodates the typical reasoning test convention. The distractors Earth and Jupiter are individual planet names, not categories. Marsh is irrelevant. Planets is the only category option and, in common reasoning practice, serves as the intended unifying label for these Solar System bodies, recognizing that Pluto sits near the planet concept in lay usage. Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify Mercury and Saturn unambiguously as planets.2) Acknowledge Pluto’s dwarf planet status while noting reasoning conventions.3) Select Planets as the expected category among the given options. Verification / Alternative check:Substituting Solar System bodies would be precise, but it is not offered. Planets remains the only valid categorical label among choices, aligning with typical general knowledge framing used in reasoning tests. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Marsh: A terrestrial wetland feature, unrelated to astronomy. Earth: A single planet, not a category. Jupiter: Another single planet, not a category. Common Pitfalls:Overcorrecting for Pluto’s reclassification and missing the test’s intent. While scientific precision matters, analogy questions typically prioritize familiar categorical groupings over technical edge cases when options make the intention obvious. Final Answer:Planets

Question 4

Diesel : Kerosine : Petrol — Identify the energy resource category that unifies these substances and pick the most accurate label.

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Introduction / Context:Energy and everyday materials frequently appear in analogy sets. Diesel, kerosine, and petrol are hydrocarbon based energy resources used widely in transportation, power generation, and heating. Your task is to classify them under the most appropriate category from the options, avoiding items that represent a single example, a device, or an unrelated concept. Given Data / Assumptions: Diesel is a petroleum derived fuel used in compression ignition engines and other applications. Kerosine is a refined petroleum fraction used as fuel for heating, lighting, and aviation turbines. Petrol is a gasoline fraction used as fuel in spark ignition engines. Exactly one option labels the shared category correctly. Concept / Approach:We aim for a category that names what these substances are rather than where they are used. Fuel is the category that denotes substances providing energy through combustion or similar processes. Coal is a specific solid fossil fuel, not inclusive of the listed liquids. Engine is a machine that converts fuel energy into work, not a material. Firework is unrelated to these refined fuels as a product category. Step-by-Step Solution:1) Recognize each item as a petroleum based fuel.2) Compare options for inclusiveness versus specificity.3) Select Fuel as the exact shared category. Verification / Alternative check:Consider alternative phrasing such as Petroleum products or Fossil fuels. While accurate, these are not provided as options. Fuel is precise, correct, and available, making it the intended answer. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Coal: A single fuel type that does not include these liquid products. Engine: A mechanical device that uses fuel, not a category of the substances themselves. Firework: Unrelated consumer product category and not an energy resource. Common Pitfalls:Choosing a device or a single fuel example instead of the substance category. Always ensure the label is a material class that subsumes all listed items equally. Final Answer:Fuel

Question 5

Hat, turban, and cap are all articles of headwear. Which body part are these items typically worn on?

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Introduction / Context:Analogy and classification questions check whether you can detect a unifying relationship among a set of items and use that relationship to identify the correct, tightly matching answer. Here, the three items “hat”, “turban”, and “cap” are all forms of headwear. The task is to pick the specific body part on which these items are worn, preserving the same “item → associated body part” relation. Given Data / Assumptions: Hat, turban, and cap are clothing accessories. All three are customarily worn on the same body part. The options list several body parts; exactly one matches the usage of all three items. Concept / Approach:Classify the given set by their shared function and placement. Because the unifying property is “headwear”, the associated body part is the head. A correct analogy keeps the functional placement fixed across all examples: hat → head, turban → head, cap → head. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Recognize the common class: all three are head coverings. 2) Determine the related body part from typical usage: head. 3) Select the option naming that body part precisely. Verification / Alternative check:Turban (a wrapped cloth) and cap (a soft covering) are well-known cultural and casual headwear respectively. Their intended placement confirms “head” as the only consistent answer across the trio. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Finger / Legs / Neck / Shoulder: None are standard placements for hat, turban, or cap; choosing any of these breaks the shared “headwear” relation. Common Pitfalls:Overthinking cultural variations (e.g., decorative cloth elsewhere). Regardless of styles, the functional category remains headwear. Final Answer:Head

Question 6

Mustard, groundnuts, and sesame are examples of a common agricultural category. Which category do all three belong to?

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Introduction / Context:Classification analogies group items by a shared, essential feature. Mustard, groundnuts (peanuts), and sesame are widely cultivated for the oil contained in their seeds. The question asks you to identify the agricultural category that unites them. This requires domain awareness of crop types and their primary economic use. Given Data / Assumptions: Mustard, groundnut, and sesame seeds are pressed to extract edible oil. The task is to choose the single category that includes all three. Distractors include plant parts (roots, fruits) and unrelated categories. Concept / Approach:Focus on the principal commercial purpose. Each listed plant’s seeds are a rich source of oil used in cooking and food products. Therefore, “oil seeds” (commonly written as “oilseeds”) exactly captures the shared category and preserves the analogy “example → class”. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Recall uses: mustard seeds → mustard oil; groundnuts → peanut oil; sesame → sesame oil. 2) Map the examples to their agricultural class: oil seeds. 3) Select the only option that includes all three without exception. Verification / Alternative check:Cross-check that none of the three are roots (e.g., carrot), fruits (in culinary sense), or cereals (e.g., wheat, rice). Their defining use is oil extraction from seeds, validating the category choice. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Roots / Fruits / Cereals: Misclassify the plant parts or crop category. Politicians: Irrelevant distractor. Common Pitfalls:Confusing botanical fruit/seed distinctions; the exam context emphasizes the agricultural commodity class “oil seeds”. Final Answer:Oil seeds

Question 7

Amitabh, Shahrukh, and Aamir are well-known Indian celebrities. Which professional category do all three primarily belong to?

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Introduction / Context:This classification analogy relies on recognizing famous Indian film personalities by their primary vocation. Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan are iconic figures in Hindi cinema. The task is to identify their common professional category, ignoring secondary roles such as producing or hosting. Given Data / Assumptions: Amitabh, Shahrukh, Aamir are all leading figures in Indian films. The question asks for their shared, principal profession. Distractors list other professions commonly confused in GK quizzes. Concept / Approach:Use recognition and elimination. While celebrities may diversify, their dominant public identity across decades is “actor”. Selecting the common umbrella profession preserves the analogy “individual examples → shared vocation”. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify each person’s primary fame source: mainstream cinema. 2) Map that fame to the standard professional label: actor. 3) Choose the option that applies to all three without exception. Verification / Alternative check:Cross-verify via popular knowledge: each has starred in numerous lead roles. None are primarily known as singers, sportspersons, or politicians; while some have produced or directed, “actor” remains central. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Singers / Players / Politicians / Directors: Do not consistently describe all three as their principal identity. Common Pitfalls:Overemphasizing occasional non-acting roles; the analogy expects the dominant, widely recognized profession. Final Answer:Actors

Question 8

Pitcher, doosra, and bunker are specialized terms used in sports. Which description best classifies the trio?

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Introduction / Context:Analogy items often group seemingly unrelated words that share a domain. “Pitcher” (baseball), “doosra” (a specific off-spinner delivery in cricket), and “bunker” (a sand hazard in golf) are all technical words used within sports. The correct choice should capture that commonality without over-narrowing to a single sport. Given Data / Assumptions: Pitcher → baseball (player position). Doosra → cricket (bowling variation). Bunker → golf (sand trap). Concept / Approach:Select the option that encompasses all three across different sports. If a choice restricts to a single sport (e.g., “cricket”), it fails because “pitcher” and “bunker” are not cricket terms. Hence, “sports terms” is the accurate higher-level classification that preserves the relationship among the three examples. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify each word’s sport: baseball, cricket, golf. 2) Seek a category that includes all three domains. 3) Choose the broad but correct class: sports terms. Verification / Alternative check:Check domain fit: none of the three are political, zoological, or musical. While “doosra” is cricket-specific, the other two are not, confirming that any cricket-only answer is invalid for the full trio. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Parliament / animal dwellings / musical forms: Wrong domains. Terms related to cricket: Excludes “pitcher” and “bunker”. Common Pitfalls:Overfitting to the familiar term “doosra” and assuming all three must be cricket-related. Final Answer:They are sports terms

Question 9

IRNA, PTI, and Xinhua (often misheard as “Xin-Era”) are well-known information organizations. They are best described as:

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Introduction / Context:General knowledge analogies often test recognition of institutions by function. IRNA (Islamic Republic News Agency, Iran), PTI (Press Trust of India), and Xinhua (China’s state news agency) are not newspapers or broadcasters but wire services/news agencies that gather and distribute news to media outlets worldwide. Given Data / Assumptions: IRNA, PTI, Xinhua are internationally cited sources. They primarily collect, verify, and disseminate news to other media. They are not retail publications (newspapers) nor hardware firms. Concept / Approach:Choose the functional category that covers all three organizations. “News agencies” fits precisely, maintaining the analogy “named entities → shared institutional type”. Newspapers are end publications; agencies supply content to many publications and channels. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify each organization by country and role. 2) Distinguish between agency (content provider) and newspaper (end medium). 3) Select the category that unifies them: news agencies. Verification / Alternative check:Cross-check examples: PTI dispatches stories to Indian outlets; Xinhua to global partners; IRNA covers Iranian and regional news for syndication. None print a daily newspaper as their core identity. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Newspapers / publishing houses / TV channels: Incorrect media layer. Computer manufacturers: Irrelevant industry. Common Pitfalls:Equating a famous news “brand” with the output medium (paper/TV) instead of the upstream agency model. Final Answer:They are news agencies

Question 10

Mamba, krait, and viper are names encountered in zoology. They are correctly classified as:

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Introduction / Context:Taxonomic analogies ask you to recognize organisms by common names and map them to the correct biological class. Mamba (notably the black mamba), krait (e.g., common krait), and viper (family Viperidae) are all snakes, many of which are venomous and medically significant in different regions. Given Data / Assumptions: Mamba → genus Dendroaspis (elapids). Krait → genus Bungarus (elapids). Viper → any member of family Viperidae. Concept / Approach:Match the common names to the correct high-level category “snakes” (order Squamata, suborder Serpentes). The distractors are intentionally far from zoology or mislead toward other animals. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Recognize each as a well-known snake type. 2) Confirm none belong to insects or fishes. 3) Choose the unified classification: snakes. Verification / Alternative check:All three appear in standard lists of venomous snakes; none are product brands in this context nor supernatural entities. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Insects / marine fishes / spirits / polishes: Not zoologically accurate for these names. Common Pitfalls:Confusing “viper” with generic “venom” or treating “mamba” as a brand; context here is zoological classification. Final Answer:These are snakes

Question 11

Metre, mile, and kilometre are all measurement units. They specifically measure which physical quantity?

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Introduction / Context:Unit analogies test whether you can correctly pair measurement units with the physical quantity they quantify. Metre (SI), kilometre (1000 metres), and mile (imperial/US customary) are all standard units used to measure length or distance in everyday and scientific contexts. Given Data / Assumptions: Metre and kilometre belong to the SI system; mile belongs to imperial/customary. All quantify the same dimension: length/distance. Other options refer to unrelated quantities. Concept / Approach:Map each unit to the exact physical dimension. The most precise phrasing here is “units of distance”. Broad answers like “measuring anything” are incorrect because units are tied to specific quantities. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify the commonality: each expresses how far or how long a path is. 2) Eliminate unrelated quantities (weight, electricity, temperature). 3) Select “units of distance”. Verification / Alternative check:Usage examples: road distances in km or miles; object lengths in metres. None of these units quantify mass, current, or thermal state. Why Other Options Are Wrong:They mismatch the physical property measured. Common Pitfalls:Accepting overly broad phrasing (“measuring anything”) which fails dimensional specificity. Final Answer:They are units of distance

Question 12

Crocodile, whale, and hippopotamus are large vertebrates associated with a particular habitat. Which description best classifies them together?

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Introduction / Context:Habitat-based analogies group organisms according to the environments they predominantly occupy. Crocodiles are reptiles that live in rivers and wetlands; whales are fully aquatic mammals; hippopotamuses are semi-aquatic mammals spending substantial time in water. The unifying descriptor emphasizes their strong association with aquatic habitats. Given Data / Assumptions: Crocodile → freshwater bodies, marshes. Whale → fully marine/aquatic. Hippopotamus → semi-aquatic, relies on rivers/lakes. Concept / Approach:Select the classification that captures the distinctive shared habitat link. While all are “animals”, the more informative category is “water animals”, reflecting how water is central to their lifestyles and physiology (e.g., swimming, buoyancy, thermoregulation, predation/foraging). Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify the primary habitat association for each organism. 2) Prefer the most specific, correct common class (water-associated). 3) Choose “water animals”. Verification / Alternative check:Although hippos forage on land, they spend many hours submerged; whales are entirely aquatic; crocodiles are water-centric ambush predators. Hence “water animals” cohesively describes the trio better than “land animals”. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Animals: Too broad; adds little classification value. Domestic / land / aerial: Contradicted by the species’ ecology. Common Pitfalls:Focusing on occasional land movement of hippos or crocodiles and overlooking their strong aquatic dependence. Final Answer:They are water animals

Question 13

Car, bike, and bus are commonly encountered in travel and commuting. Which statement best classifies this trio?

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Introduction / Context:Everyday GK analogies often ask you to spot the most accurate shared category among familiar objects. Car, bike (motorcycle or bicycle), and bus are vehicles used to move people or goods from one location to another. The most informative and universally correct label for the trio is “modes of transport”. Given Data / Assumptions: All three serve transportation functions. They may vary in power source, capacity, and legal classification. We prefer the category that is true for all cases and maximally descriptive. Concept / Approach:Choose the category that captures the purpose, not incidental features. While many such vehicles have wheels, “modes of transport” communicates what they are used for, aligning with the intent of classification analogies centered on function. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Recognize each item as a vehicle enabling travel. 2) Compare possible classes; prefer purpose over parts. 3) Select “mode of transport”. Verification / Alternative check:Some vehicles (e.g., tracked vehicles) lack wheels, so “have wheels” is not a universally reliable transport classifier; however, every car, bike, and bus is a transport mode. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Accelerator: A component, not a vehicle. Have wheels / run by a person: Not definitive or precise categories. Household appliances: Incorrect domain. Common Pitfalls:Choosing a superficial similarity (wheels) over the essential functional category (transport). Final Answer:They are mode of transport

Question 14

Mohinder (Amarnath), Gavaskar, and Azharuddin are famous Indian sports figures. Which description best fits all three?

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Introduction / Context:Sports GK analogies rely on recognizing names and mapping them to the right sport and role. Mohinder Amarnath, Sunil Gavaskar, and Mohammad Azharuddin are celebrated Indian cricketers, noted for their international careers and contributions to Indian cricket history. The question asks for the common description that accurately applies to all three. Given Data / Assumptions: All three represented India in international cricket. The prompt seeks the most precise shared label. Distractors refer to other posts or sports. Concept / Approach:Match the individuals to the correct sport and capacity. “Former Indian cricketers” is the exact description capturing their identities and careers, preserving the analogy “named individuals → shared professional category”. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify each person's sport: cricket. 2) Confirm their status as past players (retired). 3) Select the option that states this precisely. Verification / Alternative check:None of the three are primarily known as umpires or foreign ministers; their fame comes from batting and leadership roles (e.g., Azharuddin as India captain). Why Other Options Are Wrong:They misstate the sport, role, or domain. Common Pitfalls:Confusing player names with similar-sounding officials or roles in sports administration. Final Answer:They are former Indian cricketers

Question 15

Indira (Gandhi), Nehru (Jawaharlal), and Benazir (Bhutto) held high executive offices in their countries. Which statement best describes their common role?

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Introduction / Context:This GK analogy checks your ability to recall political offices associated with famous leaders. Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi served as Prime Ministers of India, while Benazir Bhutto served as Prime Minister of Pakistan. The correct grouping reflects their office, not nationality or a general label like “politicians”. Given Data / Assumptions:We focus on the executive role each held. Concept / Approach:Choose the exact office common to all. “Prime Minister” is the accurate, specific answer uniting the trio, preserving the analogy “person → political office”. A broader descriptor (e.g., “politicians”) fails to capture the precision expected in classification analogies. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Recall each leader’s title. 2) Confirm that all served as Prime Ministers. 3) Select the option specifying that office. Verification / Alternative check:Presidents are distinct offices; none of the three were primarily known as Presidents of their nations. Why Other Options Are Wrong:They either generalize too much (“politicians”) or name different offices. Common Pitfalls:Confusing “President” and “Prime Minister” across parliamentary vs presidential systems. Final Answer:They were Prime Ministers

Question 16

Identify the option that mirrors the pattern: “Stump : Cricket : Point” (two terms associated with the same sport).

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Introduction / Context:Triad analogies present three words where the first and third relate to the sport named in the middle. In “Stump : Cricket : Point”, both “stump” and “point” are cricket terms (stumps are wicket components; point is a fielding position). The correct option should similarly have first and third terms that both belong to the sport mentioned in the middle term. Given Data / Assumptions: Pattern: (term A) : (sport) : (term B), where A and B are terms of that sport. We must find the option preserving this exact relationship. Concept / Approach:Test each option: does the middle word name a sport and do the flanking words belong to that sport’s vocabulary? “Dribble : Hockey : Corner” satisfies this: “dribble” is a ball-control skill in hockey; “corner” (penalty corner) is a hockey set play. The other options either mix sports or include terms that do not jointly belong to the named sport. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Validate the middle as a sport. 2) Check if both flankers are authentic terms from that sport. 3) Select the triad that passes both checks. Verification / Alternative check:Option B mixes baseball (“diamond”, “pitcher”) with “hit” (also baseball) but does not keep structure symmetrical around the named sport formatting, and capitalization is inconsistent. Option D pairs “penalty” and “shoot” ambiguously with “boxing”, which uses neither as core terms in the same sense. Option A scatters terms across tennis/basketball/tennis; it fails the single-sport constraint. Why Other Options Are Wrong:They either mismatch terms with the sport or do not keep both flankers within the same sport. Common Pitfalls:Recognizing a sport in the middle but failing to ensure both outer terms belong to that sport’s lexicon. Final Answer:Dribble : Hockey : Corner

Question 17

Consider habitats: Lion and cow are primarily land-dwelling animals. Choose the analogous set for water habitat.

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Introduction / Context:Habitat analogies require pairing organisms with their characteristic environment. The stem highlights land habitat via two animals (lion, cow). The correct choice should mirror that structure for a water habitat, i.e., two water-associated animals with the habitat named alongside them. Given Data / Assumptions: Lion, cow → land habitat. We seek a parallel example illustrating water habitat. Concept / Approach:Whales are fully aquatic; hippopotamuses are semi-aquatic and closely tied to rivers/lakes. Pairing these animals with “water” mirrors the land example and preserves the analogy “animals → habitat”. Options that present unrelated lists or geopolitics fail the ecological framing required here. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify the relationship in the stem: animals associated with land. 2) Find animals strongly associated with water. 3) Select the option naming that water habitat explicitly. Verification / Alternative check:Chairs and tables are furniture, not organisms; countries are places, not habitats of animals in the biological sense. An amphibious example (frog, crocodile) with “riverbank” could be close but is not provided as a neat parallel like whales + hippos with “water”. Why Other Options Are Wrong:They either ignore biology, mix categories, or lack a clear habitat mapping. Common Pitfalls:Choosing sets that do not explicitly express the “animal ↔ habitat” relation. Final Answer:Whale : Hippopotamus : Water

Question 18

Analyze the part–whole pattern: “Bone : Skeleton : Nerve”. Select the option that mirrors “part : whole : part” for the same whole.

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Introduction / Context:Triad structure questions test whether you can infer the hidden relationship among three items and find another triad with the same structure. In “Bone : Skeleton : Nerve”, “skeleton” is a bodily whole or framework, while “bone” and “nerve” are parts of the body. The intended structure is “part : whole : part” where the first and third are components associated with the same named whole/body system context. Given Data / Assumptions:The stem suggests a whole (skeleton/body framework) flanked by two parts (bone and nerve) viewed at the body level. Concept / Approach:We need an option where the middle is a whole and both flanking terms are parts of that very whole. “Retina : Eye : pupil” fits perfectly: the eye is the whole; retina and pupil are parts of the eye. This mirrors the structural idea even if the biological systems differ (skeletal vs visual). The key is preserving the “part–whole–part” configuration. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Abstract the pattern in the stem as part : whole : part. 2) Test each option for the same structure. 3) Choose the triad where both flankers are parts of the middle entity. Verification / Alternative check:“House : Door : Window” is also part–whole–part but not anatomical; typical exam keys prefer anatomical parity when the stem is biological. “Spoke : Wheel : Handle” breaks the common whole (handle is not part of a wheel). “Snow : Cloud : Ice” mixes states/materials rather than parts of a single whole. Why Other Options Are Wrong:They fail to maintain a single, consistent whole with both flankers as its parts. Common Pitfalls:Focusing on topical similarity rather than structural mapping; structure is decisive here. Final Answer:Retina : Eye : pupil

Question 19

Interpret the membership pattern: “Class : School : Student”. Choose the option that best mirrors “member(s)/subgroup : larger group : member(s)”.

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Introduction / Context:Relational analogies can represent hierarchical membership. A “class” is a defined subgroup within a “school”, and a “student” is a member of the school community. We want a triad that similarly presents “member(s)/subgroup : larger collective : member(s)”. The best human-social parallel is “Sister : Family : Brother”. Given Data / Assumptions:We treat both “class” and “student” as members within the school structure, one collective (class) and one individual (student). Concept / Approach:Prefer a triad where the middle is the higher-level collective and the flankers are elements within it. “Sister : Family : Brother” fits perfectly: family is the collective; sister and brother are members. The structural mapping matches the school case closely in terms of membership logic. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Abstract the pattern to membership within a collective. 2) Test alternatives for the same role structure. 3) Select the one that preserves “member(s) ↔ collective” on both sides. Verification / Alternative check:“Hand : Body : Finger” is anatomical part–whole; not a social membership relation. “Leaf : Tree : Root” is also part–whole, not member–group. The ball/bat/pitch set mixes unrelated game elements without a clear collective membership structure. Why Other Options Are Wrong:They express part–whole or mixed relations rather than membership in a collective. Common Pitfalls:Confusing anatomical part–whole with social membership hierarchies. Final Answer:Sister : Family : Brother

Question 20

Match the creation process triad: “Ink : Pen : Paper” (medium : instrument : surface). Choose the best analogous set.

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Introduction / Context:Process-structure analogies ask you to track the roles of items involved in creating a mark or artwork. In “Ink : Pen : Paper”, ink is the medium, pen is the instrument, and paper is the surface. The correct option must preserve this role order with parallel concepts from a different creative domain. Given Data / Assumptions:Medium → the substance applied; instrument → the tool; surface → the substrate. Concept / Approach:“Colour : Brush : Canvas” is a perfect analog: colour (paint/pigment) as medium, brush as instrument, canvas as surface. This maintains the creation pipeline and the same role sequence as the original triad, ensuring a high-fidelity analogy. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify roles in the source triad. 2) Map to painting: colour → brush → canvas. 3) Select the option with matching role order. Verification / Alternative check:Other options either misplace roles (“Book : paper : Words” mixes container/content) or introduce irrelevant actors (farmer/finger). “Watch : Dial : Strip” does not represent medium/instrument/surface roles. Why Other Options Are Wrong:They fail to present a clean medium → instrument → surface pipeline. Common Pitfalls:Not preserving the order of roles when selecting an analog. Final Answer:Colour : Brush : Canvas

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