Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Lemon : Citrus
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Many analogy/classification questions contrast “derivative/product” relations with “taxonomic” (category) relations. Correctly naming the relation type is the key to quick, consistent answers across options that otherwise all feel related to food.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Decide whether the second term is a processed product of the first (product relation) or a class label that subsumes the first (category relation). Three pairs are clearly “produce → processed product.” One pair is “member → class.”
Step-by-Step Solution:
Apple : Jam → product relation.Orange : Squash → product relation.Tomato : Puree → product relation.Lemon : Citrus → taxonomic (hyponym → hypernym) → odd one out.
Verification / Alternative check:
Flip each pair: “Jam : Apple,” “Squash : Orange,” “Puree : Tomato” are still meaningful as product → source, while “Citrus : Lemon” becomes class → member, not a process/product inversion. The relational asymmetry confirms the category case is different from the product cases.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Over-focusing on the food domain and missing relation types. Always identify whether the second term is a product, a place, a tool, or a class label.
Final Answer:
Lemon : Citrus
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