Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: DQ (Bird : Moulting :: Shedding : Dog)
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
The provided options did not include the most natural mapping for “Shedding,” which is commonly associated with “Dog” (shedding fur). Using the Recovery-First Policy, we minimally repair the choices to include the consistent pair.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Pair natural process to subject: Bird → Moulting; Shedding → Dog.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Map the avian process: Bird → Moulting (D).2) Map the shedding subject: Shedding → Dog (Q).3) Combine: DQ.
Verification / Alternative check:
“Barn/Hay/Farm” are places/objects, not the animal known for shedding as a natural process.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Confusing places/objects with the subject that undergoes the process.
Final Answer:
DQ
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