1. ANALOGY

'Analogy' means 'correspondence*.

In questions based on analogy, a particular relationship is given and another similar relationship has to be identified from the alternatives provided.

KINDS OF RELATIONSHIPS :

1. Instrument and Measurement :

Ex. Barometer : Pressure

Barometer is an instrument used to measure

Some more examples are given below :

1. Thermometer : Temperature                                                        2. Anemometer : Wind vane

3. Odometer : Speed                                                                       4. Scale : Length

5. Balance : Mass                                                                            6. Sphygmomanometer : Blood Pressure

7.Rain Gauge : Rain                                                                        8. Hygrometer : Humidity

9.Ammeter : Current                                                                       10.Screw Gauge : Thickness

11.Seismograph : Earthquakes                                                       12. Taseometer : Strains

2. Quantity and Unit :

Ex. Length : Metre

Metre is the unit of length.

Some more examples are given below :

1. Mass : Kilogram                                                                              2. Force : Newton

3. Energy : Joule                                                                                  4. Resistance : Ohm

5. Volume : Litre                                                                                  6. Angle : Radians

7. Power : Watt                                                                                    8. Potential : Volt

9. Work : Joule                                                                                     10. Time : Seconds

11.Current : Ampere                                                                            12.Luminosity : Candela

13.Pressure : Pascal                                                                            14.Area : Hectare

15.Temperature : Degrees                                                                    16.Conductivity : Mho

17.Magnetic field : Oersted

3. Individual and Group :

Ex. Sailors : Crew

A group of sailors is called a crew.

Some more examples are given below :

1. Cattle : Herd                                                                                     2. Flowers : Bouquet

3. Grapes : Bunch                                                                                4. Singer : Chorus

5. Sheep : Flock                                                                                    6. Riders : Cavalcade

7.Bees : Swarm                                                                                    8. Man : Crowd

9.Artist : Troupe                                                                                  10. Fish : Shoal

4. Animal and Young one :

Ex. Cow : Calf

Calf is the young one of cow.

Some more examples are given below :

1. Horse : Pony                                                                                   2. Cat : Kitten

3. Sheep : Lamb                                                                                 4. Butterfly : Caterpillar

5. Insect : Larva                                                                                  6. Dog : Puppy

7. Hen : Chicken                                                                                 8. Lion : Cub

9. Duck : Duckling                                                                              10. Man : Child

5. Male and Female :

Ex. Horse : Mare

Mare is the female horse.

Some more examples are given below :

1. Dog : Bitch                                                                                        2. Stag : Doe

3. Son : Daughter                                                                                4. Lion : Lioness

5. Sorcerer : Sorceress                                                                        6. Drone : Bee

7. Gentleman : Lady                                                                            8. Nephew : Niece

6. Individual and Class :

Ex. Lizard : Reptile

Lizard belongs to the class of reptiles.

Some more examples are given below r

1. Man : Mammal                                                                                                2. Ostrich : Bird

3. Snake : Reptile                                                                                               4. Butterfly : Insect

5. Whale : Mammal                                                                                             6. Rat : Rodent                                                     

7. Individual and Dwelling Place :

Ex. Dog : Kennel

A dog lives in a kennel.

Some more examples are given below :

1. Bee : Apiary                                                                                                   2. Cattle : Shed

3. Lion : Den                                                                                                      4. Poultry : Farm

5. Monk : Monastery                                                                                          6. Fish . Aquarium

7. Birds : Aviary                                                                                                  8. Horse : Stable

8. Study and Topic :

Ex. Ornithology : Birds

Ornithology is the study of birds.

Some more examples are given below :

1. Seismology : Earthquakes                                                                            2. Botany : Plants

3. Onomatology : Names                                                                                   4. Ethnology : Human Races

5. Ontology : Reality                                                                                           6. Herpetology : Amphibians

7. Pathology : Diseases                                                                                      8. Astrology : Future

9. Anthropology : Man                                                                                       10. Palaeography : Writings

11. Ichthyology : Fishes                                                                                    12. Semantics : Language

13. Nephrology : Kidney                                                                                    14. Concology : Shells

15. Haematology : Blood                                                                                   16. Craniology : Skull

17. Mycology : Fungi                                                                                          18. Entomology : Insects

19. Zoology : Animals                                                                                        20. Occultism : Supernatural

21. Oology : Eggs                                                                                                22. Virology : Viruses

23. Malacology : Molluscs                                                                                24. Palaeontology : Fossils

25. Pedology : Soil                                                                                              26. Taxonomy : Classification

27. Orography : Mountains                                                                               28. Selenography : Moon

29. Eccrinology : Secretions                                                                             30. Histology : Tissues

31. Nidology : Nests                                                                                           32. Cardiology : Heart

33. Phycology : Algae                                                                                         34. Bryology : Bryophytes

9. Worker and Tool :

Ex. Blacksmith : Anvil

Anvil is the tool used by a blacksmith.

Some more examples are given below :

1. Carpenter : Saw                                                                                            2. Woodcutter : Axe

3. Tailor : Needle                                                                                                4. Labourer : Spade

5. Soldier : Gun                                                                                                  6. Sculptor : Chisel

7. Mason : Plumbline                                                                                         8. Chef: Knife

9. Doctor : Stethoscope                                                                                    10. Farmer : Plough

11. Author : Pen                                                                                                12. Surgeon : Scalpel

13. Gardener : Harrow                                                                                      14. Warrior : Sword

10. Tool and Action :

Ex. Needle : Sew

A needle is used for sewing.

Some more examples are given below :

1. Knife : Cut                                                                                                       2. Sword : Slaughter

3. Mattock : Dig                                                                                                   4. Filter : Purify

5. Steering : Drive                                                                                               6. Pen : Write

7. Spanner : Grip                                                                                                8. Spoon : Feed
9. Microscope : Magnify                                                                                      10. Gun : Shoot
11. Shovel : Scoop                                                                                               12. Chisel : Carve
13. Oar : Row                                                                                                       14. Axe : Grind
15. Auger : Bore                                                                                                   16. Spade : Dig
17. Shield : Guard                                                                                                18. Loudspeaker : Amplify                               

                               

11. Worker and Working Place :

Ex. Chef: Kitchen

A chef works in a kitchen.

Some more examples are given below :

1. Farmer : Field                                                                                  2. Warrior : Battlefield

3. Engineer : Site                                                                                 4. Sailor : Ship

                5. Pilot : Cockpit                                                                   6. Beautician : Parlour

7. Artist : Theatre                                                                                8. Actor : Stage

9. Mechanic : Garage                                                                         10. Lawyer : Court

11. Scientist : Laboratory                                                                   12. Teacher : School

13. Doctor : Hospital                                                                          14. Clerk : Office

15. Servant : House                                                                           16. Driver : Cabin

17. Grocer : Shop                                                                              18. Painter : Gallery

19. Waiter : Restaurant                                                                      20. Worker : Factory

21. Umpire : Pitch                                                                               22. Gambler : Casino

12. Worker and Product :

Ex. Mason : Wall

A mason builds a wall.

Some more examples are given below

1. Farmer : Crop                                                                                 2. Hunter : Prey

3. Carpenter : Furniture                                                                      4. Author : Book

5. Goldsmith : Ornaments                                                                  6. Butcher : Meat

7. Cobbler : Shoes                                                                              8. Poet : Poem

9. Editor : Newspaper                                                                        10. Teacher : Education

11. Chef: Food                                                                                   12. Judge : Justice

13. Choreographer : Ballet                                                                 14. Producer : Film

15. Architect : Design                                                                         16. Tailor : Clothes

17. Dramatist : Play           

13. Product and Raw Material :

Ex. Prism : Glass

Prism is made of glass.

Some more examples are given below

1.Butter : Milk                                                                                       2. Wall : Brick

3. Furniture : Wood                                                                              4. Shoes : Leather

5. Pullover : Wool                                                                                6. Metal : Ore

7. Rubber : Latex                                                                                 8.Jaggery : Sugarcane

9. Wine : Grapes                                                                                 10. Fabric : Yarn

11. Cloth : Fibre                                                                                   12. Road : Asphalt

13. Book : Paper                                                                                  14. Sack : Jute

15. Omelette : Egg                                                                               16. Jewellery : Gold

17. Linen : Flax                                                                                    18. Oil : Seed

19. Paper : Pulp                                                                   

14. Part and Whole Relationship :

Ex. Pen : Nib.

Nib is a part of a pen.

Some more examples are given below

1. Pencil : Lead                                                                                     2. House : Kitchen

3. Fan : Blade                                                                                        4. Class : Student

5. Room : Window                                                                                 6. Aeroplane : Cockpit

7. Book : Chapter

15. Word and Intensity :

Ex. Anger : Rage

Rage is of higher intensity than Anger

Some more examples are given below :

1. Wish : Desire                                                                   2. Kindle : Burn

3. Sink : Drown                                                                    4. Quarrel : War

5. Error : Blunder                                                                 6. Famous : Renowned

7. Unhappy : Sad                                                                  8. Refuse : Deny

9. Crime : Sin                                                                        10. Moist : Drench                                             

16. Word and Synonym :

Ex. Abode : Dwelling

Abode means almo*f the same as Dwelling.

Thus. Dwelling is the synonym of Abode.

Some more examples are given below :

1. Blend : Mix                                                                     2. Ban : Prohibition

3. Assign : Allot                                                                  4. Vacant : Empty

5. Abduct : Kidnap                                                             6. Dearth : Scarcity

7. Dissipate ; Squander                                                     8. Sedate : Calm

9. Brim : Edge                                                                    10. House : Home

11. Solicit : Request                                                           12. Presage : Predict

13. Haughty : Proud                                                           14. Flaw : Defect

15. Fierce : Violent                                                             16. Fallacy : Illusion

17. Substitute : Replace                                                     18. Mend : Repair

19. Alight : Descend                                                           20. Presume : Assume

17. Word and Antonym :

Ex. Attack : Defend

Defend means the opposite of Attack.

Thus, Defend is the antonym of Attack.

Some more examples are given below :

1. Advance : Retreat                                                            2. Cruel : Kind

3. Best : Worst                                                                     4. Fresh : Stale

5. Ignore : Notice                                                                 6. Initial : Final

7. Condense : Expand                                                         8. Chaos : Peace

9. Create : Destroy