Analogy — Material source and product mapping: A : Gum :: Worm : B
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: A. Tree, B. Silk
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Gum is tapped from trees; silk is produced by silkworms. The analogy requires pairing each producer/source with its characteristic product.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Gum → obtained from trees.
- Silk → produced by silkworms.
Concept / Approach:Match “natural source → output” on both sides.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Identify source for gum: tree.2) Identify product from worm: silk (from silkworms).3) Therefore select “A. Tree, B. Silk”.Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Loaf/Tread, Bottle/Insect, Brand/Cocoon — mismatched or not “source → product”.
- None of these — incorrect because a correct pairing exists.
Final Answer:A. Tree, B. Silk