Capital-city classification: “Colombo : Kathmandu : Havana” — identify the shared category for the trio.
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: They are capitals of countries
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Recognizing world capitals is a staple of GK analogies. Colombo (Sri Lanka), Kathmandu (Nepal), and Havana (Cuba) are national capitals.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Colombo → (Commercial capital; Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the legislative capital of Sri Lanka; GK sets often list Colombo as a capital.)
- Kathmandu → Nepal’s capital.
- Havana → Cuba’s capital.
Concept / Approach:Select the category that unites them at the national-capital level (as used in common GK sets).
Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify each city’s national status.2) Choose the category “capitals of countries.”3) Discard options about continents or sports.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- African/European cities: Only Havana is in the Americas; the set is cross-continental.
- Sports cities/island towns: Not a precise common category across all three.
Common Pitfalls:Over-focusing on geography rather than political status.
Final Answer:They are capitals of countries