Classification — part–whole vs co-hyponyms: Identify the pair that is NOT a part–whole relation: Tree : Stem, Face : Eye, Chair : Sofa, Plant : Flower.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Chair : Sofa

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Three options express a part–whole relation (component belongs to a larger whole). One option lists two coordinate items within the same category (both are types of furniture) rather than part–whole.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Tree : Stem → stem is part of a tree.
  • Face : Eye → eye is part of a face.
  • Plant : Flower → flower is part/product of a plant.
  • Chair : Sofa → co-hyponyms; neither is a part of the other.


Concept / Approach:
Classify each as component-of vs kind-of. Only one pair is kind-of at the same level (furniture types).



Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Confirm component relations for A, B, D.2) Identify that C is two wholes of the same super-category (furniture).3) Therefore C is the outlier.



Verification / Alternative check:
Try “remove the right-hand item from the left-hand”: possible for A, B, D; not meaningful for C.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They are genuine part–whole or organism–part relations.



Common Pitfalls:
Overlooking that a flower is indeed a part (reproductive structure) of a plant.



Final Answer:
Chair : Sofa

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