Analogy — Part to whole (unit relation):\nMinute : Hour :: ? : ?\n\nSelect the pair that keeps the same “smaller unit : larger unit” relationship.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Paisa : Rupee

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
“Minute : Hour” is a classic unit relation where the first term is a standard subunit of the second (60 minutes = 1 hour). The correct completion must preserve a fixed, conventional subdivision ratio rather than a vague aggregation.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • A minute is a defined fraction of an hour.
  • We seek another currency/time-like subunit with a codified conversion.
  • Choices include mass/aggregation metaphors and discrete systems (currency, sets).


Concept / Approach:
The tightest parallel is the currency subunit: in the Indian system, 100 paise = 1 rupee (historically standard). This matches the “subunit-of” relationship precisely and unambiguously, like “minute” to “hour”.



Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Identify relation type: defined subunit → larger unit.2) Compare candidates for fixed conversion factors.3) “Paisa : Rupee” has a codified conversion; select it.4) Discard aggregations lacking fixed ratios.


Verification / Alternative check:
Just as you can compute hours from minutes by a constant factor, you can compute rupees from paise by a constant factor.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Drop : Ocean — Metaphorical aggregation; not a standardized subunit.
  • People : Crowd — A set aggregation, not a unit system.
  • Cup : Tea Set — Component vs set; no fixed quantitative conversion.
  • None of these — invalid because a correct pair exists.


Common Pitfalls:
Choosing any “part-of” relation without ensuring a formal, countable conversion like time/currency units.



Final Answer:
Paisa : Rupee

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