Question 1

Grunt : Bray : Bleat — From the options, pick the item that is also a specific animal sound (reject misspellings or generic cries).

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Introduction / Context: 'Grunt', 'bray', and 'bleat' are established names for animal sounds (pig/camel, donkey, sheep/goat). We must select another specific animal-vocalization term and avoid generic or misspelled words. Given Data / Assumptions: We are preserving the class of specific animal sound words. Minor errors may appear in options; recovery policy prefers not to reinterpret unless necessary. Generic human-oriented cries should be rejected. Concept / Approach: 'Bark' is the standard sound made by a dog, fitting the exact lexical class. 'Crock' appears to be a misspelling of 'croak'; as written, it does not match a standard sound term. 'Cry' and 'scream' are generic, not specific animal-sound labels used in GK lists. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Keep the class: specific animal vocalizations.2) Select the option that unambiguously fits: 'Bark'.3) Reject generic/misspelled items. Verification / Alternative check: Common lists: dog–bark, donkey–bray, goat/sheep–bleat, frog–croak, pig–grunt; validates the choice. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Crock: Misspelling; as-is not a valid sound term. Cry/Scream: Generic actions; not canonical animal-sound labels. None of these: Incorrect because 'Bark' is correct. Common Pitfalls: Correcting misspelled options automatically; unless specified, stick to given spellings. Final Answer: Bark

Question 2

Crocodile : Lizard : Chameleon — Select the option that belongs to the same zoological class (reptiles) as the given trio.

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Introduction / Context: Crocodile, lizard, and chameleon belong to the class Reptilia. The task is to select another reptile from the options, rejecting mammals and birds. Given Data / Assumptions: The category is reptiles. Options contain mammals, a bird, and a reptile. We must choose the organism that is a reptile. Concept / Approach: 'Snake' is a reptile, aligning with the set. 'Whale' and 'lion' are mammals; 'hen' is a bird. Therefore, only 'Snake' keeps the zoological class consistent. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Determine the class: reptiles.2) Evaluate options; pick the reptile.3) Select 'Snake'. Verification / Alternative check: Basic zoology confirms the class membership distinctions. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Whale/Lion: Mammalia. Hen: Aves. None of these: Incorrect because 'Snake' fits. Common Pitfalls: Associating crocodiles with amphibians; they are reptiles. Final Answer: Snake

Question 3

Pen : Pencil : Rubber — Choose the option that is in the same stationery/school-supplies category as the given trio.

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Introduction / Context: Pen, pencil, and rubber (eraser) are items of stationery used for writing and correction. We must select another stationery/school-supply item from the options. Given Data / Assumptions: The category is stationery/learning materials. Options include inanimate household/electronic items and one stationery item. We must maintain the domain of writing/recording tools or materials. Concept / Approach: 'Page' (sheet of paper) is a stationery component used with pens/pencils/erasers and fits the category. 'Cell' (battery), 'pillow', and 'TV' are not stationery items. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify category: stationery/school supplies.2) Select the option within this category.3) Choose 'Page'. Verification / Alternative check: Stationery sets routinely include paper/pages alongside pens and pencils, confirming the match. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Cell/Pillow/TV: Not stationery; domain mismatch. None of these: Incorrect because 'Page' fits. Common Pitfalls: Overlooking that 'rubber' here means eraser; keep the stationery context. Final Answer: Page

Question 4

Dhoni : Tendulkar : Sehwag — Select the option that belongs to the same category of Indian cricketers as the given trio.

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Introduction / Context: Dhoni, Tendulkar, and Sehwag are well-known Indian cricketers. The task is to choose another Indian cricketer from the options while rejecting names from other fields. Given Data / Assumptions: The category is Indian cricket players. Options mix a tennis player, an actor, a cricketer, and a politician. We must pick the cricketer. Concept / Approach: 'Dravid' (Rahul Dravid) is a legendary Indian cricketer, matching the category. 'Saniya' (Sania Mirza) is a tennis player; 'Shahrukh' is an actor; 'Aadvani' refers to L. K. Advani (politician). Thus, only 'Dravid' fits. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Fix category: Indian cricketers.2) Select the option that is a cricketer.3) Choose 'Dravid'. Verification / Alternative check: Sports GK confirms roles of each name unambiguously. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Saniya: Tennis, not cricket. Shahrukh: Cinema, not sports. Aadvani: Politics. None of these: Incorrect because 'Dravid' fits. Common Pitfalls: Confusing sports domains due to name familiarity; always check the exact field. Final Answer: Dravid

Question 5

Sapphire : Emerald : Diamond :: From the options given, choose the item that belongs to the same category of precious gemstones (maintain the same-class/set relationship and ignore metals or alloys).

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Introduction / Context: Analogy questions frequently test your ability to recognize a common property shared by all members of a given set and then extend that membership to a correct fourth item. In the stem, the items “Sapphire,” “Emerald,” and “Diamond” are all well-known precious gemstones used in jewelry and valued for their rarity, hardness, and brilliance. The task is to pick, from the options, the item that belongs to the same class (precious gemstones), not merely anything valuable or shiny. Given Data / Assumptions: Sapphire, emerald, and diamond are categorized as precious gemstones. The correct answer must be another gemstone of comparable category. Some options may be valuable substances (e.g., metals) or materials (e.g., alloys) but are not gemstones. We ignore market price fluctuations; the analogy is about category/class, not current value. Concept / Approach: The governing relation here is “members of the same set.” Specifically, it is a taxonomy/class-membership analogy: all given exemplars are gemstones. Therefore, the correct completion must be another gemstone. Precious metals (gold, silver) and alloys (bronze) are valuable materials but do not belong to the gemstone category. A canonical gemstone that fits the same class as sapphire, emerald, and diamond is “ruby,” which, like sapphire, is a corundum mineral used as a precious stone. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify the shared property among the given three: they are all precious gemstones (not metals, not alloys).2) Scan the options for a member of the same class: Ruby (gemstone), Gold (metal), Silver (metal), Bronze (alloy), None of these (meta-option).3) Select the gemstone option: Ruby.4) Confirm set membership: Ruby is widely recognized as a precious gemstone comparable in category to sapphire, emerald, and diamond. Verification / Alternative check: Cross-checking basic classification: Ruby is a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide), just like sapphire; emerald is a variety of beryl; diamond is pure carbon in crystalline form. All are gemstones used in fine jewelry. Gold and silver are elemental metals, and bronze is a copper-based alloy; none of these are gemstones. Hence the set-membership test chooses ruby unambiguously. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Gold: A precious metal, not a gemstone; fails class membership. Silver: A precious metal, not a gemstone; fails class membership. Bronze: An alloy (copper with tin and other elements), not a gemstone. None of these: Incorrect because “Ruby” is a valid gemstone that fits the set. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “valuable” with “gemstone.” Metals and alloys, although valuable, do not belong to the gemstone class. Another pitfall is picking an option because it is commonly used in jewelry settings (e.g., gold, silver); remember the analogy asks for an item of the same category as the given stones, not a material used to mount them. Final Answer: Ruby

Question 6

Cricket terminology classification: “LBW : Slip : Cover” — choose the option that belongs to the same sport (standard cricket term) as the given trio.

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Introduction / Context: Verbal analogy and classification questions often group items by domain. “LBW,” “Slip,” and “Cover” are all widely used in cricket: LBW is a mode of dismissal, Slip and Cover are fielding positions. The task is to select the option that also belongs to cricket terminology. Given Data / Assumptions: LBW (Leg Before Wicket) = dismissal mode in cricket. Slip and Cover = standard cricket fielding positions. Among options, some terms belong to other sports or are misspellings/irrelevant. Concept / Approach: We look for a term unambiguously used in cricket. “Chinaman” denotes a left-arm unorthodox spin bowling style in cricket, matching the domain of the stem terms. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify the domain of the given trio: cricket.2) Scan options for a cricket-specific term: “Chinaman.”3) Eliminate cross-sport terms (e.g., “Dribble,” “Corner”). Verification / Alternative check: Cricket glossaries list “Chinaman” as the established label for left-arm wrist spin (also called left-arm unorthodox spin). Others (Dribble, Corner, Offside) are primarily football terms; “Dence” appears misspelled or irrelevant. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Dence: Not a recognized sports term; likely a typo. Dribble: Dominant in football/basketball contexts. Corner: Prominent in football; not a cricket fielding/dismissal term. Offside: Commonly associated with football offside law; in cricket “off side” is a side of the field, but the single-word “offside” points mainly to football rules here and is not parallel to the given dismissal/fielding-position cluster. Common Pitfalls: Picking cross-sport terms merely because they are sports-related. The key is exact domain match to cricket vocabulary. Final Answer: Chinaman

Question 7

City grouping identification: “Lahore : Faisalabad : Islamabad” — select the city that belongs with the trio (major cities of Pakistan).

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Introduction / Context: This is a country-based city classification. Lahore, Faisalabad, and Islamabad are prominent cities in Pakistan (Islamabad is the capital). We must add another city that fits the same national grouping. Given Data / Assumptions: Lahore → Pakistan (Punjab). Faisalabad → Pakistan (Punjab). Islamabad → Capital of Pakistan. Options include cities from different countries. Concept / Approach: Choose the city that is also in Pakistan and fits the pattern of well-known Pakistani cities. “Sialkot” is a major Pakistani city; other options are capitals or cities of different nations. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Determine the shared attribute: Pakistani cities.2) From options, identify Pakistani city: Sialkot.3) Exclude non-Pakistani options. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Kabul: Capital of Afghanistan. Ahmedabad: Major Indian city (Gujarat). Dhaka: Capital of Bangladesh. Quetta: Although in Pakistan, including both Sialkot and Quetta would create ambiguity; the best-known companion in common GK sets with the given trio is Sialkot. Common Pitfalls: Confusing South Asian capitals or Indian cities with Pakistani ones. Verify national affiliation. Final Answer: Sialkot

Question 8

Medical specialty classification: “Radiology : Pathology : Cardiology” — pick the term that continues the same medical-specialty category.

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Introduction / Context: Analogy items often test recognition of professional or academic domains. Radiology, Pathology, and Cardiology are medical specialties. We must add another recognized medical specialty to the set. Given Data / Assumptions: Radiology → imaging-based diagnostics. Pathology → study of disease processes. Cardiology → heart and circulatory system specialty. Concept / Approach: Select the option that is also a medical specialty ending with -ology in the same professional domain. “Hematology” (study of blood and blood disorders) fits perfectly. Biology, Zoology, Geology, and Ecology are broader sciences, not clinical medical specialties. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify the shared class: clinical medical specialties.2) From options, pick the clinical specialty: Hematology.3) Exclude general or non-medical sciences. Verification / Alternative check: Clinical departments in hospitals commonly include Hematology alongside Cardiology, Radiology, and Pathology. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Biology/Zoology/Geology/Ecology: Academic sciences; not clinical medical specialties in the same sense as the stem. Common Pitfalls: Assuming all -ology words are medical specialties. Check domain context. Final Answer: Hematology

Question 9

Synonym cluster completion: “Release : Liberate : Emancipate” — select the option that belongs to the same core meaning set.

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Introduction / Context: The trio “Release, Liberate, Emancipate” forms a synonym set centered on the idea of setting free. The correct completion should align in meaning with this core sense rather than introducing a different legal or contextual nuance. Given Data / Assumptions: The stem words point to removing restraint or granting freedom. We require a direct, general synonym. Concept / Approach: Among the options, “Free” precisely captures the same action/state. “Pardon” is legal forgiveness (may not physically free someone), and “Quit” is to leave/stop; “Ignore” and “Restrain” are semantically off-target. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify the shared semantic core: remove restraint.2) Choose the simplest direct synonym: Free.3) Exclude words with adjacent or unrelated meanings. Verification / Alternative check: Dictionary cross-checks confirm “liberate = set free,” “emancipate = set free from restrictions,” which directly map to “free.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: Pardon: Legal/forgiveness context; not necessarily release. Ignore: No relation to freeing. Quit: To stop/leave; not to free another. Restrain: Opposite notion of freedom. Common Pitfalls: Equating “pardon” with “free” in every context; pardons may remit guilt but do not always imply immediate physical release. Final Answer: Free

Question 10

Cultural classification: “Kathak : Bharatnatyam : Odissi” — identify the shared category that best describes the trio.

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Introduction / Context: The items listed—Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Odissi—are well-known Indian classical dance traditions, each with distinctive techniques, costumes, and historical schools (gharanas/bani). Given Data / Assumptions: Kathak → North Indian classical form. Bharatanatyam → Tamil Nadu classical form. Odissi → Odisha classical form. Concept / Approach: We must pick the option that correctly names their common category: Indian classical dances (not instruments, folk forms, or tribes). Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Recognize each term as a dance form.2) Confirm classification as “classical” rather than “folk.”3) Select the most accurate shared category. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Music instruments/painting styles: Wrong artform category. Folk dances: Different tradition category from classical. Indian tribes: Not ethnographic terms here. Common Pitfalls: Confusing classical with folk dance traditions; these three are canonical classical forms. Final Answer: They are the classical dance forms of India

Question 11

Sound-category identification: “Squeak : Hiss : Howl” — select the option that best describes the trio’s shared nature.

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Introduction / Context: “Squeak,” “Hiss,” and “Howl” are onomatopoeic or descriptive labels for vocalizations or sounds made by animals. The item tests recognition of a semantic category rather than recalling specific species. Given Data / Assumptions: Squeak → rodents/bats/objects; in animal context, a small, high-pitched call. Hiss → snakes, cats (warning sound). Howl → wolves, dogs (prolonged vocalization). Concept / Approach: Identify the shared nature: these are animal-produced sounds, not animals themselves, currencies, or size descriptors. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Extract the semantic type of each term: sound.2) Determine the producer: animals.3) Choose the category description that matches precisely. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Names of animals/currencies/biggest animals/weather events: Incorrect semantic classes. Common Pitfalls: Confusing the sound with the animal that produces it. The category is the type of word (sound), not the producer itself. Final Answer: They are sound produced by animals

Question 12

Capital-city classification: “Colombo : Kathmandu : Havana” — identify the shared category for the trio.

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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

Question 13

Indian city classification: “Jaipur : Bengaluru : Mumbai” — select the description that correctly groups the trio.

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Introduction / Context: Indian civics/geography analogies commonly group cities by political status. Jaipur (Rajasthan), Bengaluru (Karnataka), and Mumbai (Maharashtra) serve as state capitals. Given Data / Assumptions: Jaipur → State capital of Rajasthan. Bengaluru → State capital of Karnataka. Mumbai → State capital of Maharashtra. Concept / Approach: While they are also major business hubs, the most precise political grouping is that all three are state capitals. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Confirm each city’s capital status.2) Prefer exact political category over vague economic labels.3) Select “capitals of Indian states.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: Cities in Rajasthan/three biggest villages: Factually incorrect. Famous business cities: True for Mumbai/Bengaluru, but Jaipur is less central to that grouping; the political category is cleaner. Coastal cities: Jaipur/Bengaluru are inland. Common Pitfalls: Choosing a looser economic association when a precise political one exists. Final Answer: They are the capitals of Indian states

Question 14

Currency-name recognition: “Peso : Won : Taka” — choose the correct description of the trio’s shared category.

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Introduction / Context: Recognizing currency names is a frequent GK task. “Peso,” “Won,” and “Taka” are currency names (e.g., Philippine/Mexican/Chilean Peso variants; South Korean Won; Bangladeshi Taka). The options, however, do not directly include “currencies.” Given Data / Assumptions: Peso → currency name in multiple countries. Won → currency of South Korea (and historically North Korea; KRW is South Korea). Taka → currency of Bangladesh. Concept / Approach: Since the accurate category “currencies” is absent, the best choice is “None of the above.” Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify the real category: currencies.2) Verify that no option states “currencies.”3) Select “None of the above.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: Monuments/young ones/synonyms/mountain passes: Incorrect semantic categories for these terms. Common Pitfalls: Forcing an ill-fitting category because the true one is missing; choose “None of the above.” Final Answer: None of the above

Question 15

Orthographic pattern recognition: “Sale : Tale : Male” — select the description that best captures what these words share.

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Introduction / Context: Word-feature analogies group items by spelling/phonetic characteristics. “Sale,” “Tale,” and “Male” share the vowel pattern “a” and “e.” Given Data / Assumptions: Sale → vowels: a, e. Tale → vowels: a, e. Male → vowels: a, e. Concept / Approach: Count vowels and consonants to determine the most precise common feature. Each word contains exactly two vowels and two consonants, but the option set only offers a correct statement about vowel count. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify vowels vs consonants in each word.2) Confirm two vowels across all items.3) Choose the option stating that feature. Why Other Options Are Wrong: 4 consonants: False; each has two. No vowels: False. Names of rivers/palindromes: Not applicable. Common Pitfalls: Overlooking that “Male” also contains two vowels; ensure consistent counting. Final Answer: They have 2 vowels

Question 16

Calendar-category recognition: “Sunday : Monday : Saturday” — pick the option that accurately classifies the trio.

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Introduction / Context: A straightforward calendar GK item: Sunday, Monday, and Saturday are days of the week. Given Data / Assumptions: Sunday, Monday, Saturday → all are weekday names. Concept / Approach: Identify the calendar unit classification that fits the trio precisely: days of the week. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Recognize each as a weekday.2) Select the corresponding category option. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Months/years/rivers/seasons are different temporal/geographic categories. Common Pitfalls: None for basic calendar terms. Final Answer: They are name of the week days

Question 17

Stationery classification: “Pen : Rubber (Eraser) : Pencil” — choose the option that best groups the trio.

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Introduction / Context: These three items belong to common school/office supplies. “Rubber” in Indian English often means eraser. The item asks for the shared category. Given Data / Assumptions: Pen: writing tool. Rubber (eraser): correction tool. Pencil: writing/drawing tool. Concept / Approach: Select “stationery goods” as the precise classification for these desk/school items. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Generic goods/famous sites/sports terms/musical notes are off-category. Final Answer: They are stationery goods

Question 18

River-name classification: “Ganga : Narmada : Tapti” — pick the option that best describes the trio.

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Introduction / Context: Ganga (Ganges), Narmada, and Tapti (Tapi) are major Indian rivers. The item tests recognition of geographic features. Concept / Approach: Select the category “name of rivers,” which is exact and unambiguous for all three. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Dance forms/currencies/parliaments/mountain ranges are unrelated categories. Final Answer: They are name of rivers

Question 19

Role–domain analogy: “Umpire is related to Match in the same way as Judge is related to …” — choose the legal context that parallels the sports officiating relationship.

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Introduction / Context: An umpire presides over and makes decisions in a sports match. The judicial parallel is a judge presiding over and making decisions in a legal case. Concept / Approach: Maintain the officiator→event/case symmetry: Umpire → Match :: Judge → Lawsuit (or case/trial). From the options given, “Lawsuit” is the closest match for the legal proceeding over which a judge presides. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Bar council: A professional body; not the proceeding. Lawyer: Represents a party; not the event/context. Judgement: An outcome/document, not the proceeding itself. Courtroom: A place; the judge presides over a case within it. Final Answer: Lawsuit

Question 20

Synonym pair recognition: “Error : Mistake” — pick the option that mirrors the same synonym relationship.

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Introduction / Context: “Error” and “Mistake” are near-synonyms. The task is to select another pair with similar synonymy. Concept / Approach: “Doubt” and “Suspicion” both involve uncertainty, mistrust, or lack of conviction and are close in meaning in many contexts. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Connection : Retaliation → unrelated concepts. Literature : Poetry → category and subset, not synonyms. Music : Art → sibling domains; not synonyms. Anger : Delight → opposites. Final Answer: Doubt : Suspicion

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