Analogy — Brinjal : Vegetable :: Orange : ?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Fruit

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This is a category-membership analogy. “Brinjal : Vegetable” pairs a specific edible item with its food category. We must do the same for “Orange : ?”.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Brinjal (eggplant) is categorized as a vegetable in culinary usage.
  • Orange is categorized as a fruit.
  • Distractors list plant parts (stem, leaf, root, seed), which are not the culinary category for “orange”.


Concept / Approach:
Identify the hypernym (broader category) that correctly classifies the instance. For orange, the correct hypernym is “fruit”.


Step-by-Step Solution:

Map instance → category: “orange → fruit”.Eliminate plant-part distractors; those are not food-category labels here.


Verification / Alternative check:
Everyday language and nutrition guides list orange among fruits (citrus fruits).


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Stem/Leaf/Root/Seed: anatomical parts, not the culinary category for orange.


Common Pitfalls:
Overthinking botanical vs culinary distinctions; both agree here that orange is a fruit.


Final Answer:
Fruit

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