Analogy: French is to France as Dutch is to ____. Pick the country commonly associated with the language named.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Holland

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Language–country analogies test general knowledge. “French : France” pairs a language with its primary nation-state association. We must match “Dutch” to its customary country reference.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • French is principally associated with France.
  • Dutch is principally associated with the Netherlands (historically also called Holland in common usage).
  • We accept standard GK naming conventions.


Concept / Approach:
The correct mapping is Dutch → Netherlands. In many contexts, “Holland” is used metonymically for the Netherlands, though technically Holland refers to two provinces. In analogy questions, “Holland” is the expected canonical pair.



Step-by-Step Solution:
Identify pattern: “language : principal country.”Map Dutch accordingly: Dutch : Holland/Netherlands.Cross-check alternatives: Norway (Norwegian), Sweden (Swedish), Fiji (Fijian).



Verification / Alternative check:
Verify linguistic associations: Norwegian belongs to Norway; Swedish to Sweden; Fijian to Fiji. Only “Holland” (= Netherlands in common parlance) aligns with Dutch.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Norway: language is Norwegian. Sweden: language is Swedish. Fiji: language is Fijian/Hindi/English (officials), not Dutch.



Common Pitfalls:
Over-correcting “Holland vs Netherlands.” For exam analogies, “Holland” is accepted shorthand for the Netherlands.



Final Answer:
Holland.

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