Question 1

Botany : Plants :: Entomology : ? — Select the correct subject of study for the named branch of science.

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Introduction / Context:Discipline-to-subject analogies are straightforward content knowledge. “Botany : Plants” sets the pattern of a scientific field mapped to the things it studies. We apply the same mapping to “Entomology.” Given Data / Assumptions: Botany is the study of plants. Entomology is a recognized scientific discipline. We need the living group that entomology examines. Concept / Approach:By definition, entomology is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects. Therefore, the correct mapping is “Entomology : Insects.” Step-by-Step Solution:Match field → subject: botany → plants; entomology → insects.Select “Insects.” Verification / Alternative check:Any standard science glossary or textbook confirms entomology’s scope as insect biology, classification, behavior, and ecology. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Germs: Microbiology. Reptiles: Herpetology (with amphibians); not entomology. Rodents: Mammalogy (order Rodentia), not entomology. Amphibians: Also herpetology, not entomology. Common Pitfalls:Confusing broad zoology branches. Memorize the classic pairs (ornithology–birds, ichthyology–fish, entomology–insects). Final Answer:Insects

Question 2

Radio : Listener :: Film : ? — Preserve the “medium → audience” relationship and choose the correct counterpart.

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Introduction / Context:Here the analogy encodes a medium and the role of the person who receives/consumes it. In “Radio : Listener,” radio is the medium; the receiver is the listener. We must keep the same medium-to-audience mapping for “Film.” Given Data / Assumptions: Radio is listened to; audience members are listeners. Film is watched; audience members are viewers. Other roles in the options are production roles, not audience roles. Concept / Approach:Maintain semantic parity: medium → consumer. So film → viewer. Selecting a producer/actor/director would invert the relation (creator vs consumer), which breaks the analogy’s structure. Step-by-Step Solution:Identify consumer role for radio → listener.Identify consumer role for film → viewer.Choose “Viewer.” Verification / Alternative check:Common collocations: radio listeners, film viewers, TV viewers. These phrases confirm the standard audience nouns. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Producer/Director/Actor/Cinematographer: Creators or crew, not the consuming audience. Common Pitfalls:Selecting a famous on-screen role (actor) rather than the audience role, due to salience bias. Final Answer:Viewer

Question 3

“Bank” is related to “Money” in the same way as “Transport” is related to — choose the primary object handled.

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Introduction / Context:Function-to-object analogies connect an institution or activity to the primary thing it handles. A bank principally deals with money (deposits, withdrawals, transfers, credit). We must map “Transport” to the principal object it moves/handles in a parallel way. Given Data / Assumptions: Bank → Money is “service/institution → primary handled object.” Transport refers to the activity/industry of moving things or people from one place to another. Among the options, we should select the handled object equivalent. Concept / Approach:Transport “handles” goods (and passengers). In many exam sets, the neutral, general object paired with transport is “goods,” matching bank–money. Choosing infrastructure (“road”) or meta-concepts (“movement”/“traffic”) breaks the object focus that “money” represents in the first pair. Step-by-Step Solution:1) Keep mapping: service → object handled.2) Bank → money; Transport → goods (canonical pairing).3) Select “Goods.” Verification / Alternative check:Logistics/transport industries classify freight as “goods” (cargo), directly paralleling money as the bank’s handled item. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Road: Infrastructure used by transport, not the handled object. Movement: Abstract process, not an object. Traffic: Flow of vehicles; not the object being handled. Passengers: Also handled by transport, but exam convention pairs transport → goods when bank → money is used. Common Pitfalls:Choosing “road” because it is salient in transport. Focus on the “object handled” symmetry with money. Final Answer:Goods

Question 4

Right : Duty :: Power : ? — Preserve the “privilege/ability → corresponding obligation/accountability” relation and pick the exact counterpart.

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Introduction / Context:Normative analogies pair entitlements or capacities with the responsibilities they entail. “Right : Duty” states the classic jurisprudential idea that rights are correlated with duties. We extend the same moral-legal symmetry for “Power.” Given Data / Assumptions: Right correlates with Duty (if one has a right, others have a duty; exercising a right entails certain duties). Power implies the capacity to act or control outcomes. We need the concept that captures the accountability attaching to power in civic, legal, or organizational contexts. Concept / Approach:Power entails responsibility and, in formal contexts, liability—being legally or morally answerable for the consequences of actions taken under that power. Within the provided options, “Liability” most closely fits the duty/accountability counterpart to “Power,” preserving the structural relation shown in the first pair. Step-by-Step Solution:1) Preserve the mapping: entitlement/capacity → obligation/accountability.2) Right → Duty is canonical.3) Power → Liability (answerability for misuse or outcomes of power).4) Choose “Liability.” Verification / Alternative check:In law and ethics, authority or power is tied to potential liability if acts cause harm or breach standards. This parallels right–duty’s normative coupling. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Wrong: Antonymic to “right” (direction or moral), not the required counterpart to “power.” Weak/Powerless: Opposites of power, not its correlative duty. Responsibility: Semantically close, but not offered as the keyed option in many sets; “Liability” captures enforceable accountability within the option list. Common Pitfalls:Choosing an antonym (powerless) instead of a correlative counterpart (liability). The first pair is not antonymic; it is correlative, so the second must be as well. Final Answer:Liability

Question 5

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.

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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

Question 6

Select the correct professional counterpart to complete the analogy: “Patient : Doctor :: Litigant : ?” Pick the role that formally represents or advises a litigant in legal proceedings.

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Introduction / Context:This item tests functional role analogies. A “patient” seeks diagnosis/treatment from a “doctor.” A “litigant” is a party to a lawsuit and similarly seeks representation or counsel from a legal professional. Given Data / Assumptions: Patient → Doctor (service-seeker to service-provider in medicine). Litigant → needs representation/advice in court or legal matters. We need the standard legal professional’s title who represents litigants. Concept / Approach:Maintain symmetry of “client/party : specialized professional.” In healthcare the counterpart is doctor; in law the counterpart is lawyer/advocate/attorney. The canonical vocabulary for such test items is “lawyer.” Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify the nature of the relation: client/party → professional expert.2) Map from litigation context: litigant → lawyer.3) Choose the precise, commonly accepted term. Verification / Alternative check:In civil or criminal courts, litigants are represented by advocates/lawyers. This is a direct and widely recognized mapping, matching the medical analogy pattern. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Advisor: Generic; not necessarily a licensed legal representative. Help: Vague noun; not a profession. Legal aid: A service/program, not the professional person. Judge: Officer who presides over the court, not the litigant’s representative. Common Pitfalls:Confusing the legal system’s roles (judge, legal aid) with the litigant’s representative (lawyer). Final Answer:Lawyer

Question 7

Historical bodies formed after world wars: “World War II : United Nations :: World War I : ?” Choose the organization that emerged in the aftermath of World War I.

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Introduction / Context:Many verbal analogy items use historical pairings. The United Nations (UN) was established in 1945 after World War II to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts. A parallel, earlier body was formed after World War I to pursue similar aims in a different structure and time. Given Data / Assumptions: UN was founded post–World War II (San Francisco Conference, 1945). We seek the post–World War I counterpart. Multiple treaties and institutions arose around that period. Concept / Approach:The intended mapping is “major global conflict : international organization created thereafter.” After World War I, the League of Nations was established (Covenant attached to the Treaty of Versailles, 1919) as the first global intergovernmental organization focused on collective security and diplomacy. Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify the second world war’s outcome: United Nations.2) Identify the first world war’s outcome: League of Nations.3) Select the precise organizational name, not a treaty. Verification / Alternative check:The League of Nations began operations in 1920 and functioned until it was replaced by the UN after WWII, confirming the symmetry with the prompt’s structure. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Treaty of Versailles: A treaty, not an organization. International Commission of Jurists: NGO founded later; not the war’s direct institutional outcome. International Court of Justice: Judicial organ of the UN, created post-WWII. Permanent Court of Arbitration: Predates WWI (1899); not the specific outcome referenced. Common Pitfalls:Confusing organizations with treaties or courts; the analogy specifically calls for an organizational parallel to the UN. Final Answer:League of Nations

Question 8

Classify each item correctly to complete the analogy: “Apple : Fruit :: Potato : ?” Pick the category that best fits the common classification used in such test items.

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Introduction / Context:Classification analogies require mapping an item to its common category. The first pair “Apple : Fruit” is straightforward. For “Potato,” standardized verbal-reasoning sets typically use the culinary/elementary category “root” (root vegetable), even though botanically a potato is a modified stem (tuber). We align with test-set conventions unless the item explicitly tests botanical morphology. Given Data / Assumptions: Apple is commonly and botanically a fruit. Potato is commonly grouped as a root vegetable in everyday classification. The options do not include “tuber” but include “root.” Concept / Approach:Follow the exam’s conventional, non-technical classification mapping. The intent is likely “food item : everyday food category,” not strict plant morphology. Thus, “Potato : Root (vegetable)” is the expected response in this context. Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify the relation type: item → everyday category.2) Map apple to fruit (baseline).3) Map potato to root (conventional food-category answer in such tests). Verification / Alternative check:Many general-knowledge and verbal-analogy keys accept “root” for potato. When options omit “tuber,” the safest standardized pick is “root.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: Flower: Not the category for potato. Fruit: Incorrect for potato in common classification. Sweet: Taste descriptor, not a category. Stem: Botanically arguable (tuber), but not the typical exam key here given the choice set. Common Pitfalls:Over-applying botanical precision when the test expects general classification; always read the options and the exam’s level of granularity. Final Answer:Root

Question 9

Choose the synonym/functional equivalent to complete the analogy: “Dearth : Scarcity :: Substitute : ?” Select the word that captures Substitute’s core action.

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Introduction / Context:Analogies frequently test synonymy or near-synonym relations. “Dearth : Scarcity” pairs two words with effectively the same meaning. We must mirror that relation with “Substitute,” choosing the core action that a substitute performs. Given Data / Assumptions: Dearth ≈ scarcity (shortage, lack). Substitute (verb) means to put or use in place of something else. The answer should be a clear, direct synonym capturing the act. Concept / Approach:The mapping is “word : synonym.” For the verb “substitute,” the most direct synonym among the options is “replace.” Other words are unrelated in meaning or belong to different semantic fields. Step-by-Step Solution:1) Confirm the left pair is a synonym relation.2) Identify the verb sense of “substitute.”3) Select “replace” as the closest synonymic action. Verification / Alternative check:Dictionaries define “substitute” (verb) as “use or add in place of.” This aligns precisely with “replace,” reinforcing the parallel with “dearth : scarcity.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: Rumor: Unrelated noun meaning. Assume: Means suppose; does not capture substitution. Destroy: Opposite semantic domain. Exchange: Involves mutual giving/receiving; not the same as unilateral replacement. Common Pitfalls:Selecting a loosely related term such as “exchange.” Substitution does not require reciprocity; “replace” is precise. Final Answer:Replace

Question 10

Complete the antonym-based analogy by choosing the opposite meaning: “Chaos : Peace :: Lanky : ?” Pick the word that stands opposite to “lanky.”

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Introduction / Context:Some analogies rely on antonymy: “Chaos : Peace” pairs two opposites. “Lanky,” meaning unusually tall and thin, calls for an opposite that captures the contrasting attribute succinctly. Given Data / Assumptions: Lanky: tall and thin; long-limbed. We need an opposite in ordinary usage, as per test convention. Concept / Approach:The simplest common opposite for “lanky” in these tests is “short,” focusing on height. While “stocky” or “stout” contrasts body build, the standard single-word opposite emphasizing stature is “short.” Step-by-Step Solution:1) Decode relation type: opposites.2) Map lanky → opposite on height dimension.3) Select “short” as the conventional antonymic counterpart. Verification / Alternative check:Vocabulary lists commonly present “lanky vs. short” as opposed in basic-height sense; “stout” contrasts thinness rather than height and is less direct in typical analogy keys. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Lengthy: Means long in time/length; not antonym of body type. Great: Irrelevant evaluative adjective. Fine: Vague; not an antonym of body build. Stout: Opposes thinness, but not height; tests typically prefer “short.” Common Pitfalls:Over-focusing on build instead of height; the more canonical opposite for “lanky” here is “short.” Final Answer:Short

Question 11

Choose the best precursor-to-event mapping to complete the analogy: “Thunder : Rain :: ? : Night” Select the natural transition or sign that commonly precedes night.

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Introduction / Context:This analogy uses the “sign/precursor : event” pattern. Thunder commonly accompanies or precedes rainfall, signaling the weather change. We must choose a phenomenon that similarly signals the approach of night in daily cycles. Given Data / Assumptions: Thunder may herald or accompany rainstorms. Dusk is the period of fading light after sunset leading into night. We seek a natural temporal transition, not an effect or state. Concept / Approach:Select the transitional sign that regularly leads to night. “Dusk” is the twilight interval that precedes and blends into night, matching the “signal/precursor” function that thunder plays for rain. Step-by-Step Solution:1) Establish relation type: precursor/sign → event.2) Identify the daily-cycle precursor to night: dusk.3) Confirm regularity and naturalness of the mapping. Verification / Alternative check:“Evening” is broader and not always an immediate precursor; “dark” is a state overlapping with night rather than a sign leading into it. “Dus” appears to be a misspelling and is not standard. “Cloud” does not causally relate to night. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Dus: Misspelt/undefined. Dark: A condition during night, not a precursor. Evening: A larger time block; less precise than “dusk.” Cloud: Weather condition, unrelated to daily diurnal transition. Common Pitfalls:Picking a state (“dark”) rather than a sign; or a broad period (“evening”) rather than the immediate transition (“dusk”). Final Answer:Dusk

Question 12

Identify the correct part–whole mapping to complete the analogy: “Page : Book :: Leaf : ?” Choose the larger entity that a leaf is a part of.

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Introduction / Context:Part–whole analogies test whether you can identify the container or larger entity a component belongs to. A page is part of a book; similarly, a leaf belongs to a specific larger living structure. Given Data / Assumptions: Page → book (component → whole). Leaf → part of a plant; directly attached to a stem/branch of a tree or plant. Concept / Approach:Choose the immediate natural whole for a leaf. While many leaves collectively form part of a forest ecosystem, the direct organismic whole is a “tree.” This mirrors the precision in page → book (not page → library). Step-by-Step Solution:1) Fix relation: part → immediate whole.2) Map leaf → tree (or plant), the direct organismic whole.3) Select “Tree” to maintain symmetry with the first pair’s granularity. Verification / Alternative check:“Root” is a different plant organ, not the whole. “Forest” is too large a system; “red” is a color attribute; “branch” is a sub-part, not the complete whole. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Forest: Ecosystem-level container; mismatched scale. Root: Organ-level item; not the whole. Red: Attribute, not a whole. Branch: Part of a tree; not the whole organism. Common Pitfalls:Choosing a related organ or an ecosystem rather than the immediate organismic whole. Final Answer:Tree

Question 13

Select the correct action–organ relationship to complete the analogy: “Eye : See :: Leg : ?” Pick the function most directly associated with the leg.

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Introduction / Context:Function analogies map an organ to its primary function. Eyes are for seeing; we must identify the most fundamental action performed using legs in ordinary contexts. Given Data / Assumptions: Eye → see (sensory function). Leg → primary locomotion function. Concept / Approach:The required mapping is “organ/limb : core function.” The most canonical function for legs is “walk,” representing locomotion in a general, everyday sense. While legs can also run, jump, or kick, the primary verb counterpart in such analogies is walk. Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify core function of the eye: see.2) Identify core function of the leg: walk (locomotion).3) Select the fundamental, unambiguous verb. Verification / Alternative check:“Kick” is a possible action but not the primary, universal function; “breath” is a misspelling of “breathe” and pertains to lungs; “hear” pertains to ears; “write” pertains to hands. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Write/Hear/Breath: Functions of different organs. Kick: Specific action, not the generic function of locomotion. Common Pitfalls:Confusing a specific action with the general function; stick to the core pairing expected in basic-function analogies. Final Answer:Walk

Question 14

Life-cycle transformation analogy: “Tadpole : ? :: Caterpillar : Butterfly” Choose the adult form that a tadpole develops into, paralleling the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly.

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Introduction / Context:Biological analogies often emphasize metamorphosis. A caterpillar undergoes metamorphosis to become a butterfly. Similarly, a tadpole is the larval stage of an amphibian that transforms into its adult form through developmental changes. Given Data / Assumptions: Tadpole is the larval stage of frogs and toads (amphibians). Caterpillar is the larval stage of butterflies/moths (insects). We need the standard adult form associated with the most common example used in basics: frog. Concept / Approach:Mirror the relation “larva : adult.” The most basic and widely taught mapping is “tadpole → frog.” This parallels “caterpillar → butterfly.” Choosing “frog” maintains the clearest, most canonical life-cycle transformation analogy. Step-by-Step Solution:1) Recognize larval → adult mapping in the second pair.2) Apply the same to tadpole: select frog.3) Confirm educational convention favors frog as the standard example. Verification / Alternative check:Textbooks consistently present tadpole → frog as the prototypical amphibian metamorphosis. “Toad” would also be an amphibian adult, but the classical canonical pair is “frog.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: Crow/Goose/Fish: Different taxa or wrong class; not amphibian adult forms of a tadpole. Toad: Amphibian, but the conventional schoolbook mapping is tadpole → frog. Common Pitfalls:Overthinking amphibian diversity; standardized tests typically expect “frog.” Final Answer:Frog

Question 15

Select the correct part–development mapping to complete the analogy: “Plant : Seed :: ? : Bud” Pick the item for which “bud” is the corresponding early stage or part.

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Introduction / Context:This analogy pairs an organism or structure with its initial or formative unit. A plant arises from a seed; we must find the counterpart for which “bud” is the early form that develops into the mature structure. Given Data / Assumptions: Seed → plant (developmental origin). Bud → an undeveloped or embryonic shoot/flower, many of which become flowers. We need the most immediate, familiar mapping found in basic biology. Concept / Approach:The common school-level mapping is “bud → flower,” as buds typically develop into flowers (or shoots). To maintain parallelism with seed → plant, choose the item that a bud primarily develops into in the simplest teaching model: a flower. Step-by-Step Solution:1) Fix relation: formative unit → mature structure.2) Map bud → flower (standard early-to-mature relation).3) Select “Flower” to keep the parallel clear and familiar. Verification / Alternative check:Botany primers: buds often blossom into flowers; some buds may develop into leaves/shoots, but the most common association in elementary analogies is with flowers. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Leaf/Twig/Fruit/Root: While buds can form shoots/leaves, the conventional pair in such tests is “bud → flower.” Common Pitfalls:Overcomplicating plant development; stick to the most widely taught mapping. Final Answer:Flower

Question 16

Choose the correct material association to complete the analogy: “Cobbler : Leather :: Carpenter : ?” Pick the primary material associated with the tradesperson.

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Introduction / Context:Profession–material analogies connect a tradesperson to their principal working material. A cobbler works with leather to make or repair footwear. We must identify the analogous material for a carpenter. Given Data / Assumptions: Cobbler → leather. Carpenter → crafts furniture/structures. Question asks for material, not tools or products. Concept / Approach:The correct mapping preserves “worker : material.” A carpenter’s primary material is wood. Options like furniture or chair denote products; hammer/nails are tools/hardware rather than materials. Hence, “wood” best fits the parallel. Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify relation type: profession → principal material.2) Map carpenter → wood.3) Exclude tools and products to maintain symmetry. Verification / Alternative check:General knowledge and vocabulary agree on carpenter–wood as the canonical association. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Furniture/Chair: Outputs, not materials. Hammer/Nails: Tools/hardware, not the material crafted. Common Pitfalls:Confusing tools or products with materials; always match role to material for this pattern. Final Answer:Wood

Question 17

Pick the correct storage medium analogy to complete the pair: “Video : Cassette :: Computer : ?” Choose the legacy storage medium historically associated with computers.

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Introduction / Context:Media analogies link content/devices to their storage media. “Video : Cassette” references the VHS-era storage medium for movies/videos. We must identify an analogous, historically common storage medium for computers in basic general knowledge. Given Data / Assumptions: Video content was commonly stored on cassettes (VHS). Computers historically used floppy disks for removable storage. The test item expects a simple one-word mapping to a well-known medium. Concept / Approach:Preserve the relation “content/device : storage medium.” Pair computer with “floppy,” a canonical legacy medium recognized in foundational computer studies. Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify the domain: media/storage.2) Match computer to a classic counterpart: floppy (diskette).3) Select the most standard answer used in GK items. Verification / Alternative check:While computers use many media (hard drives, CDs, USB), in elementary analogies the common pairing is “computer : floppy” akin to “video : cassette.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: Reels/Tape: Closer to film/audio contexts; not the standard computer removable medium here. Recordings: Content, not a storage medium. Files: Logical units of data, not a physical medium. Common Pitfalls:Picking a content type or a different medium family; stick to the classic one-word physical medium “floppy.” Final Answer:Floppy

Question 18

Recognize the shared category to complete the analogy: “Folketing : Storting : Knesset — these names belong to which common class?”

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Introduction / Context:Some analogy/classification questions ask you to identify a shared institutional category. “Folketing,” “Storting” (often spelled Storting), and “Knesset” are official names used by different countries for their national parliaments or legislatures. Given Data / Assumptions: Folketing → Denmark. Storting → Norway. Knesset → Israel. Concept / Approach:The task is to determine the common institutional type. All three are national assemblies with legislative authority in their respective countries, making “parliaments” the correct category. Step-by-Step Solution:1) Recognize each term as a national legislature name.2) Confirm that each belongs to a different country but the same institution type.3) Select the common category “parliaments.” Verification / Alternative check:Official country profiles and civics references list these bodies as national parliaments/legislatures. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Currencies/Rivers/Cities/Mountains: Incorrect semantic class; these terms are not used for those categories. Common Pitfalls:Being misled by unfamiliar spellings; focus on political-institution names rather than geography or currency. Final Answer:They are the name of parliaments

Question 19

Geographic habitat analogy: “Cougar : South America :: Okapi : ?” Select the region most closely associated with the okapi’s native range.

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Introduction / Context:Habitat analogies link species to their native geographic ranges. Cougars (also called pumas) inhabit the Americas, including South America. The okapi is a distinctive mammal related to the giraffe and has a much narrower native distribution. Given Data / Assumptions: Cougar → South America (among other American regions). Okapi → endemic to the Congo Basin region. We seek the broad region label that best describes the okapi’s range. Concept / Approach:The okapi is native to the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The appropriate regional description is “Central Africa,” which captures that distribution succinctly and accurately for GK/analogy purposes. Step-by-Step Solution:1) Match species to region at similar granularity.2) Select “Central Africa” for okapi’s native habitat.3) Ensure parallelism with “Cougar : South America.” Verification / Alternative check:Wildlife references consistently place the okapi’s natural range in the Congo Basin of Central Africa. Why Other Options Are Wrong: India/Pakistan/Southeast Asia/North America: Not the native range of okapi. Common Pitfalls:Confusing okapi with other African ungulates; the okapi’s range is notably localized to Central Africa. Final Answer:Central Africa

Question 20

Select the correct projectile counterpart to complete the analogy: “Bow : Arrow :: Pistol : ?” Pick the item that stands to a pistol as an arrow stands to a bow.

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Introduction / Context:Equipment–projectile analogies pair a launching device with what it launches. A bow launches an arrow; a pistol launches a specific projectile used in firearms. Given Data / Assumptions: Bow → launches arrow. Pistol → launches bullet (via a cartridge that includes bullet, case, powder, primer). The answer should name the projectile, not the device or action. Concept / Approach:Maintain “launcher : projectile” symmetry. For a pistol, the correct projectile term is “bullet.” Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify the form of relation: device → projectile.2) Map pistol → bullet.3) Exclude actions or other weapons to keep the relation parallel. Verification / Alternative check:Basic firearms terminology confirms this mapping: rifles/pistols fire bullets; “gun” and “rifle” are devices, not projectiles; “shoot” is an action. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Gun/Rifle: Launchers, not projectiles. Shoot: Verb/action, not a projectile. Magazine: Ammunition feeding component, not the projectile. Common Pitfalls:Confusing components of ammunition with the projectile or picking another device instead of the launched item. Final Answer:Bullet

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