Analogy — Launcher : Missiles Select the device–projectile relation that matches.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Catapult : Stone

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
“Launcher : Missiles” expresses a device designed to propel a specified projectile. We must find a parallel pair with a device that launches/propels its characteristic projectile.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Launcher → launches missiles.
  • Parallel should be device → its projectile/object launched.


Concept / Approach:
Discard pairs where the second term is not the projectile, where the first term is not the device, or where both are co-hyponyms (same category items) rather than device–output.


Step-by-Step Solution:

“Catapult : Stone” — a catapult propels stones/bolts; matches device–projectile.“Gun : Revolver” — both are firearms; revolver is a type of gun (category conflict).“Boat : Anchor” — anchor is dropped, not launched as a projectile.“Engine : Train” — engine powers a train, not a projectile relation.


Verification / Alternative check:
History and physics examples list catapults launching stones, analogous to missile launchers launching missiles.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Gun : Revolver — hyponymy, not device–projectile.
  • Boat : Anchor — function is mooring, not launching.
  • Engine : Train — traction, not projectile.


Common Pitfalls:
Confusing “powers/contains” relations with “launches/propels.”


Final Answer:
Catapult : Stone

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