Analogy — Synonymy (same meaning): Genuine : Authentic :: Mirage : ? Select the option that shows a comparable near-synonym relationship.

Introduction / Context:“Genuine” and “Authentic” are synonyms. A “mirage” is a type of “illusion,” and in many exam contexts the pair is treated as near-synonymous.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Ocean : Water — Whole-to-substance; not synonymy.
• Breeze : Cyclone — Opposite intensity, not synonyms.
• Fear : Threat — Cause vs response; not synonyms.
• None of these — invalid, a valid synonymic/near-synonymic pair exists.

Final Answer:Mirage : Illusion