Classification — relation type: identify the single pair that represents a part–whole relation while the others do not.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Engine : Train

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Each pair encodes a relation. Three pairs are “category vs category” (is-a or co-type) relations, while one is a “part–whole” relation. We must isolate the part–whole pair.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Pistol : Gun → pistol is a kind of gun (is-a).
  • Knife : Dagger → dagger is a kind of knife (is-a; order is hypernym→hyponym but still category relation).
  • Car : Bus → two vehicle types (co-hyponyms).
  • Engine : Train → engine is a part/component of a train (part–whole).


Concept / Approach:
Classify each relation: is-a/co-type vs part–whole. The unique part–whole pair is the odd one.


Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Mark A, B, D as category relations.2) Mark C as part–whole.3) Hence C is the odd pair.


Verification / Alternative check:
Removing the right-hand item from the left-hand in C breaks the whole (train without engine), which is not true for A, B, or D.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They lack the component relationship.


Common Pitfalls:
Letting direction (hypernym→hyponym) distract from the broader category-vs-category grouping.


Final Answer:
Engine : Train

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