Question 1

“Carnivorous” classifies the “Panther” by diet. In the same way, “Herbivorous” classifies which animal among the options?

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Introduction / Context: Biological analogies often use dietary classifications. A panther is carnivorous (meat-eating). We must choose an animal that is herbivorous (plant-eating), preserving the classification relation from the stem. Given Data / Assumptions: Carnivorous → Panther (big cats are meat-eaters). Herbivorous → ? (choose a plant-eater). Concept / Approach: Among the options, buffalo is herbivorous (grazing on grasses/vegetation). Tiger, lion, and leopard are carnivorous big cats, so they do not fit the required herbivore classification. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify relation type: diet classification.2) Select the herbivore from the list.3) Choose “Buffalo.” Verification / Alternative check: Zoological references list bovines as herbivores; big cats are obligate carnivores. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Tiger, lion, and leopard are predators; not herbivores. Common Pitfalls: Assuming any large mammal could be herbivorous without checking taxonomy and diet. Final Answer: Buffalo

Question 2

“Rectangle” and “Pentagon” differ by the number of sides (4 vs 5). Choose the option that mirrors this polygon-sides progression.

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Introduction / Context: Geometric analogies often highlight changes in the number of sides of polygons. A rectangle (4 sides) to pentagon (5 sides) increases side count by 1. We must find a pair that similarly moves from a polygon with fewer sides to one with one more side. Given Data / Assumptions: Rectangle → 4 sides; Pentagon → 5 sides. Triangle → 3 sides; Rectangle → 4 sides. Concept / Approach: “Triangle : Rectangle” preserves the +1 side progression (3 → 4). Other options are mismatches of concepts (line segments vs perimeter), properties vs figures, or incomparable figure types (circle has 0 straight sides). Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Abstract the relation as “polygon with n sides → polygon with n+1 sides.”2) Map triangle (3) to rectangle (4).3) Select “Triangle : Rectangle.” Verification / Alternative check: Counting sides confirms the intended increment. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Diagonal : Perimeter: Properties/measures, not polygons. Side : Angle: Elements, not specific figures. Circle : Square: Not a +1 side relation; circle has no straight sides. Common Pitfalls: Choosing related geometric terms that do not maintain the “sides count” logic. Final Answer: Triangle : Rectangle

Question 3

“Simmer” and “Boil” describe the same process at lower vs higher intensity. Choose the pair that mirrors this “mild → intense” progression.

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Introduction / Context: Process-intensity analogies pair two states of the same phenomenon at different strengths. Simmer is gentle boiling; boil is vigorous. In meteorology, drizzle is light rainfall; downpour is heavy rainfall—an exact intensity scale within the same phenomenon (rain). Given Data / Assumptions: Simmer ↔ Boil = same process, lower vs higher intensity. We seek a similar mild vs intense pairing in another domain. Concept / Approach: “Drizzle : Downpour” mirrors the internal dimension (precipitation intensity). The other choices either are near-synonyms without a clear intensity axis, unrelated actions, or opposites across different processes without the same continuum. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Abstract relation: same phenomenon, lower → higher intensity.2) Map to rainfall terms: drizzle → downpour.3) Select option (b). Verification / Alternative check: Weather descriptors commonly rank drizzle below rain, showers, and downpour, confirming a shared intensity continuum. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Glide : Drift: Not a clear intensity scale. Gambol : play: Verb and general activity; not intensity-related. Stagnate : Flow: Opposites in state, not intensity of the same action. Common Pitfalls: Confusing any related pair with those that share a single intensity axis. Final Answer: Drizzle : Downpour

Question 4

“Propensity” is synonymous with “Tendency.” Choose the option that preserves a similar strong-synonym relationship.

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Introduction / Context: Vocabulary analogies often hinge on synonymy. “Propensity” and “Tendency” both indicate an inclination or predisposition. We must select the option that likewise pairs closely synonymous terms. Given Data / Assumptions: Propensity ≈ Tendency (near-synonyms). We seek a pair with comparable semantic proximity. Concept / Approach: “Audacity : Impudence” are close in meaning—both relate to boldness bordering on disrespect or shamelessness. Other options are opposites or sequence terms: “Prologue : Epilogue” marks beginning vs end; “Master : Slave” are opposites in social roles; “Conduct : Immortality” is not a synonym pair (and mismatched categories). Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Establish that the stem is a synonym pair.2) Evaluate options for tight semantic equivalence.3) Select “Audacity : Impudence.” Verification / Alternative check: Standard thesaurus entries list impudence among words related to impertinent boldness, overlapping with audacity. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are contrasts or mismatches rather than synonyms. Common Pitfalls: Letting connotation differences obscure the strong overlap in meaning. Final Answer: Audacity : Impudence

Question 5

The pair “Intimidate : Wheedle” shows two opposite methods of influencing someone (to coerce by fear versus to coax with flattery). Select the pair that preserves the same antonym relation.

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Introduction / Context: An analogy can capture a semantic relation—in this item, direct opposites (antonyms). “Intimidate” and “wheedle” are contrasting methods of persuasion: one forces compliance through fear, the other seeks compliance through charm or flattery. We must find another pair exhibiting a similarly clear antonym relation. Given Data / Assumptions: “Intimidate” ≈ coerce by fear; “wheedle” ≈ coax/entice with praise. Target: a pair where the two words are genuine opposites in ordinary usage. Distractors may be unrelated, merely different, or mismatched parts of speech. Concept / Approach: First, confirm the relation (antonymy). Next, scan options for a pair that stands in a similarly strong opposite relation. “Extol” means to praise highly; “disparage” means to belittle or speak of as unimportant—clean antonyms within the same action domain (evaluation/speaking about something). Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify the stem relation: antonyms (coerce vs coax). 2) Evaluate each option for true antonymy, not mere difference. 3) Select the crisp opposite mapping: “Extol : Disparage”. Verification / Alternative check: Check standard dictionaries: “extol” (to praise) stands in natural opposition to “disparage” (to belittle). This mirrors the stem’s polarity contrast. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Resolute : Impetuous — not strict antonyms (resolute = firm/steadfast; impetuous = rash/hasty). Coordinate : Disinter — unrelated meanings and even category mismatch. Defile : Rebuke — to spoil vs to scold; not antonyms. Approve : Condone — near-synonyms, not opposites. Common Pitfalls: Choosing pairs that are simply different rather than true opposites, or accepting weak/indirect contrasts. Final Answer: Extol : Disparage

Question 6

Map each adjective to its nearest plain-English synonym: “Indefatigable” most nearly means “tireless”. “Inveterate” most nearly means which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: This analogy checks synonym control. “Indefatigable” translates to “tireless.” The second word, “inveterate,” describes a habit that is deep-seated, persistent, or habitual. Therefore the parallel pair should be “tireless : habitual.” Given Data / Assumptions: Indefatigable = incapable of being fatigued, i.e., tireless. Inveterate = firmly established by long persistence, i.e., habitual. We seek a mapping where both members are replaced by their simplest accurate synonyms. Concept / Approach: Because the first mapping is provided (indefatigable → tireless), we mirror the structure with the second (inveterate → habitual). Any option that breaks the synonymy or reverses polarity should be discarded. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Resolve “indefatigable” → “tireless”. 2) Resolve “inveterate” → “habitual”. 3) Choose the pair that preserves this pattern: “Tireless : Habitual”. Verification / Alternative check: Both conversions are standard dictionary glosses; the mapping is widely accepted in vocabulary drills. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Tireless : Tired — antonyms; breaks synonym pattern. Tired : Habitual — mixes an antonym with a synonym; inconsistent. Impoverished : Habitual — unrelated meanings. Tireless : Occasional — “occasional” opposes “habitual,” breaking structure. Common Pitfalls: Mistaking “inveterate” for “old/ancient” instead of “habitual.” Final Answer: Tireless : Habitual

Question 7

A misanthrope is a person who hates or distrusts humanity. Choose the pair that mirrors this “hater-of-X : X” relationship.

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Introduction / Context: Vocabulary analogies often rest on word-forming patterns. “Misanthrope” combines roots meaning “hate” + “man/humankind.” Thus, the relation is “one who hates X : X.” We must select a pair with the same structure and semantics. Given Data / Assumptions: Common “miso-” forms include misogynist (hater of women) and misandrist (hater of men). Concept / Approach: Identify which option encodes a parallel “hater-of” relation. “Misogynist : Women” is exact. Others either describe doubt (agnostic), unrelated identity (witch), or mismatched stance (chauvinist is a biased supporter, not a “hater of patriots”). Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Extract pattern: “hater-of-X : X”. 2) Test each option for that morphology/meaning. 3) Select “Misogynist : Women”. Verification / Alternative check: Standard definitions: misogynist = one who hates/dislikes women. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Chauvinist : Patriot — chauvinist is an excessive patriot; not “hater-of”. Agnostic : God — agnostic doubts/withholds belief; not “hater-of”. Witch : Magic — practitioner/object; not “hater-of”. Herbivore : Meat — eater-of-plants; not “hater-of”. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “agnostic” (epistemic stance) with negative affect. Final Answer: Misogynist : Women

Question 8

“Celsius” names a scale/unit used to quantify temperature. By the same “unit/scale : physical quantity” relation, “metre” is used to quantify which physical quantity?

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Introduction / Context: Analogy type: measurement mapping. “Celsius” is a temperature scale; temperature is the physical quantity. We must mirror this by pairing “metre” (a base SI unit) with its physical quantity: length (distance). Given Data / Assumptions: Recovery-First applied: original options lacked “length,” so we minimally repaired the option set to include the correct physical quantity while keeping the item’s intent unchanged. Concept / Approach: Keep the relation “unit/scale → measurand.” Metre measures length; “depth” is a particular dimension of length but is not the general physical quantity; “kilometer” is another unit; “tall” is an adjective; “speed” is different quantity (m/s). Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify the relation: unit/scale → quantity measured. 2) Celsius → temperature; therefore metre → length. 3) Choose “Length”. Verification / Alternative check: SI base units list metre as the unit of length. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are either subtypes, other units, adjectives, or unrelated quantities. Common Pitfalls: Confusing a specific dimension (depth) with the general quantity (length). Final Answer: Length

Question 9

In plant development, a “seed” gives rise to a “fruit-bearing plant”. In a mirrored generational/production sense, a “fruit” gives rise to which outcome?

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Introduction / Context: This item probes understanding of the plant life cycle and part–production sequences. While a seed develops into a plant that can bear fruit, the fruit in turn typically contains seeds—the next generation’s propagules. Therefore the mirrored mapping is fruit → seed. Given Data / Assumptions: Recovery-First applied: original options omitted the precise life-cycle target; minimal repair adds “Seed” to reflect standard botany. Concept / Approach: View “seed → fruit-bearing plant” as stage progression. The “fruit” commonly functions to protect and disperse “seeds,” enabling regeneration. Thus, in a cyclical/production sense, fruit → seed mirrors seed → plant (producer of the next stage). Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Recognize lifecycle chain: flower → fruit → seed → plant (→ flower...). 2) Map the second half: fruit produces/contains seeds. 3) Select “Seed”. Verification / Alternative check: Basic botany confirms fruits are mature ovaries that enclose seeds for protection/dispersal. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Tree/Branch/Petal: Either broader structures or subparts, not the generational output of a fruit. Flower: Precedes fruit in development; not fruit’s outcome. Common Pitfalls: Assuming a linear, non-cyclical mapping or confusing structural part–whole with generational output. Final Answer: Seed

Question 10

Identify the correct country–capital mapping: “Austria : Vienna” is to which of the following as country : capital is to country : capital?

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Introduction / Context: Standard GK analogy: country → capital. We need an option that is correctly paired like Austria → Vienna. Given Data / Assumptions: Capitals: Egypt → Cairo; Pakistan → Islamabad (not Lahore); USA → Washington, D.C.; Germany → Berlin; Canada → Ottawa; Sydney is in Australia, not Canada. Concept / Approach: Check factual correctness for each pair. Only “Egypt : Cairo” is correct among the choices provided. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Confirm the stem mapping is country → capital. 2) Validate each candidate pair. 3) Choose “Egypt : Cairo”. Verification / Alternative check: Basic world capitals lists confirm Cairo is Egypt’s capital. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They list non-capital cities or wrong countries. Common Pitfalls: Picking Lahore/Orlando/London/Sydney due to familiarity. Final Answer: Egypt : Cairo

Question 11

Animal-to-typical-sound mapping: “Dog : Bark”. Select the option that preserves the same relation.

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Introduction / Context: This analogy tests standard animal-sound associations. The correct mapping should pair an animal with its canonical vocalization in ordinary English usage. Given Data / Assumptions: Dog → bark; Horse → neigh/whinny; Monkey → chatter/screech; Sparrow → chirp; Cat → meow/purr; “chiro” is not the standard term for owl sounds (hoot/tu-whit/tu-whoo are common). Concept / Approach: Choose the pair with the widely accepted conventional label. “Horse : Neigh” is the standard textbook mapping. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify relation: animal → typical sound. 2) Eliminate nonstandard or incorrect sound labels. 3) Pick “Horse : Neigh”. Verification / Alternative check: Children’s primers and dictionaries alike list “neigh” as the horse’s sound. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They use wrong or nonstandard sound labels. Common Pitfalls: Assuming any loud noise (e.g., roar, trumpet) can fit smaller animals/birds. Final Answer: Horse : Neigh

Question 12

Animal-to-dwelling mapping: “Pig : Sty”. Choose the option that preserves the same “animal : typical shelter” relation.

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Introduction / Context: The relation is “animal → its standard enclosure/shelter.” For pigs, the shelter is a sty. We must pick a parallel pair. Given Data / Assumptions: Recovery-First applied to replace non-dwelling distractors with a clear dwelling option “Hen : Coop,” which is a canonical pairing in GK sets. Concept / Approach: Match the structural relation “animal : place where it is kept.” “Hen : Coop” fits. “Owl : Barn” is not the standard shelter term (though barn owls nest in barns, the lexicalized shelter pair is not “owl : barn”). Other options name sounds, not dwellings. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Confirm relation: animal → shelter. 2) Select “Hen : Coop”. 3) Discard sound or vague/incorrect shelter pairs. Verification / Alternative check: Common GK lists: cow–byre, horse–stable, hen–coop, dog–kennel, pig–sty. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are sounds (“bray/bleat”) or nonstandard shelter mappings. Common Pitfalls: Equating habitat with formal shelter terms. Final Answer: Hen : Coop

Question 13

Sex-specific names within a species: “Horse : Mare” (adult female horse). Choose the option that mirrors “species : adult female of the species.”

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Introduction / Context: Many animals have sex-specific names. The pair “horse : mare” encodes “species : its adult female.” We must select an option with the same mapping. Given Data / Assumptions: Female fox is “vixen.” “Doe” is female deer, not bullock (a male bovine); “vulpine” is an adjective meaning “fox-like”; “monk” and “monkey” are unrelated; “bee : hen” mismatches categories. Concept / Approach: Pick “Fox : Vixen,” the direct female term for the species fox. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify relation: species → female term. 2) Test candidates; only “Fox : Vixen” fits. 3) Select it. Verification / Alternative check: Dictionaries list vixen as the adult female fox. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They mismatch species, sex, or part of speech. Common Pitfalls: Confusing adjectives (vulpine) with nouns naming the female animal. Final Answer: Fox : Vixen

Question 14

Collective noun mapping: “Fish : Shoal”. Choose the option that best preserves “living beings : their collective (group) term.”

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Introduction / Context: Analogies with collective nouns require pairing an organism with the standard group term. “Fish : shoal/school.” For sharks, “school” functions like “shoal” for fish in general (though “shiver of sharks” appears in trivia, “school” is the common educational/GK answer). Given Data / Assumptions: We accept widely taught collective nouns. Concept / Approach: Pick the organism whose group word is standard. “Shark : School” parallels “Fish : Shoal/School”. Others: “Elephant : herd” would be right if offered; here “Elephant : flock” is wrong; “Whale : herd” is wrong (pod/school are used); “Audience : theater” reverses relation (group → place); “Wolf : pack” is correct but belongs to canids, not fish—still a valid collective, but the closest domain mirror to the stem is another fish. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Confirm relation: organism → collective. 2) Prefer the same domain (aquatic/fish). 3) Choose “Shark : School”. Verification / Alternative check: Common GK lists “school of sharks/fish.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: They either use incorrect collective terms or mismatch place/collective. Common Pitfalls: Picking “Elephant : Flock” by associating any group term. Final Answer: Shark : School

Question 15

“Dubious” means doubtful or uncertain. Select the option that shows a clean antonymic relation comparable to “Dubious : Certain”.

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Introduction / Context: Analogy questions often test antonyms. The stem “Dubious : Certain” presents a direct opposite pair. We must choose another pair that mirrors this clean opposite relationship. Given Data / Assumptions: Dubious = doubtful/uncertain; Certain = sure/confidently true. Target: a pair whose members are clear, widely accepted antonyms. Distractors may be unrelated, part–whole, or merely different rather than opposite. Concept / Approach: Identify canonical antonyms. “Cold” and “Warm” are straightforward opposites on the temperature scale, making them structurally parallel to “Dubious : Certain”. Pairs like “Hot : Angry” cross domains (temperature vs emotion) and are not antonyms. “Long : Elongated” are near-synonyms, while “Short : Tall” are opposites but refer to height, which is acceptable yet slightly less canonical than the common “Cold : Warm” pairing in standardized sets. “Shallow : Deep” is also a correct antonym pair; however, most keys prefer one single accepted answer—here we select “Cold : Warm”. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Confirm the stem relation: antonymic. 2) Scan options for true, same-domain opposites. 3) Choose the cleanest, standard antonym pair. Verification / Alternative check: Dictionaries list “cold” as the opposite of “warm.” This mirrors “dubious” opposite “certain.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: Hot : Angry — not antonyms; different semantic fields. Long : Elongated — near-synonyms. Short : Tall — valid antonyms but less canonical for general temperature-like contrast than “Cold : Warm”. Shallow : Deep — also antonyms; only one correct option is allowed. Common Pitfalls: Selecting pairs that are merely different or metaphorically related rather than true antonyms. Final Answer: Cold : Warm

Question 16

“Indolence” means laziness or avoidance of activity. Select the animal pairing that least matches the trait given in the same way “Indolence : Beaver” is a mismatch (beavers are proverbial for industry).

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Introduction / Context: The stem shows a deliberate mismatch between a trait and an animal stereotypically associated with the opposite trait. “Indolence : Beaver” is incongruent because beavers are idiomatically linked to industry (“busy as a beaver”). We must select the option that similarly mismatches trait-to-animal stereotypes. Given Data / Assumptions: Standard cultural stereotypes: peacocks ↔ elegance, cows ↔ passivity/gentleness, hyenas ↔ “laughing” (jovial sound), ants ↔ diligence, lambs ↔ meekness/gentleness, not ferocity. Concept / Approach: Find the most jarring mismatch. “Ferocity : Lamb” directly opposes the lamb’s common image (meek, harmless). Other options either align (Elegance–Peacock, Passivity–Cow, Diligence–Ant) or are at least not contradictory (Joviality–Hyena plays on the “laughing” association). Thus the strongest mismatch is “Ferocity : Lamb.” Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify the stem’s logic: trait contradicts animal stereotype. 2) Evaluate each option for contradiction strength. 3) Pick the most contradictory mapping. Verification / Alternative check: Common idioms—“gentle as a lamb”—support the choice. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They mostly align or are not strongly contradictory. Common Pitfalls: Over-interpreting “joviality–hyena” beyond its giggling sound association; it is not a contradiction, just a playful link. Final Answer: Ferocity : Lamb

Question 17

Map species to its adjectival form: “Horse : Equine”. Select the pair that shows the same species → adjective relation.

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Introduction / Context: Some nouns for animals have fixed adjectival (or taxonomic adjective) forms: horse → equine, cat → feline, dog → canine, fox → vulpine, lion → leonine. The task is to preserve this mapping. Given Data / Assumptions: We need an animal noun followed by the correct adjective that refers to things of or relating to that animal. Concept / Approach: Among the choices, “Cat : Feline” is exactly parallel. “Lion : Carnivorous” is wrong because “carnivorous” is a diet type, not a species adjective; “Dog : Vulpine” is wrong because “vulpine” refers to foxes; “Fox : Canine” is taxonomically close (family Canidae) but the adjectival form used for fox-specific is “vulpine,” not generic “canine.” “Table : Furniture” is a hyponym → hypernym pair, not adjective formation. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify species-to-adjective formation. 2) Match with “Cat : Feline”. 3) Eliminate diet/category or wrong-species adjectives. Verification / Alternative check: Dictionaries list “feline” as the correct adjective for cats. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They use incorrect or overly broad descriptors. Common Pitfalls: Confusing taxonomic family adjectives with species-specific ones. Final Answer: Cat : Feline

Question 18

Identify the antonym pair: “Introvert : Extrovert” are opposites. Choose the option that mirrors a clear opposition.

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Introduction / Context: The stem presents antonyms: introvert (inward-focused) vs extrovert (outward-focused). We must select another pair with a straightforward opposite relationship. Given Data / Assumptions: In everyday usage, “against” and “favour” (in favour of) represent opposing positions. Concept / Approach: Check each option: “Angle : Tangent” are geometric terms, not opposites; “Extreme : Interim” are unrelated; “Action : Law” is not a binary opposite; “Matter : Energy” are distinct physical concepts, not antonyms. “Against : Favour” is the clean opposite pair that mirrors the stem’s logic. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Confirm the stem’s antonymic relation. 2) Evaluate options for clear, common opposites. 3) Select “Against : Favour”. Verification / Alternative check: Parliamentary and debate language uses “for/against” or “in favour/against” to denote opposites. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are unrelated terms or not true opposites. Common Pitfalls: Accepting loosely related pairs that lack true polarity. Final Answer: Against : Favour

Question 19

Map country to national flag nickname/symbolism: “India : Tricolour”. Select the correctly matched country : flag pair.

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Introduction / Context: General knowledge analogy: country → nickname of its national flag. India’s flag is commonly called the “Tricolour.” The task is to pick the correctly matched pair from the options. Given Data / Assumptions: Common nicknames: USA → “Stars and Stripes”; UK → “Union Jack”; China’s flag features stars, not the hammer and sickle (that symbol is associated with the former USSR). The Red Cross is an international symbol, not the UK flag; Japan’s flag is the Nisshoki/Hinomaru, not the Union Jack. Concept / Approach: Check correctness. Only “USA : Stars and Stripes” is a correct, well-known nickname mapping in the list. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Validate each mapping against standard flag nicknames. 2) Eliminate incorrect or mismatched symbols. 3) Select the accurate pair. Verification / Alternative check: Any reliable atlas or civics text lists “Stars and Stripes” for the USA. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They pair countries with wrong symbols/nicknames. Common Pitfalls: Confusing state symbols with international emblems (e.g., Red Cross) or mixing up countries’ flags. Final Answer: USA : Stars and Stripes

Question 20

“Leap”, “frisk”, and “trot” are movement terms used for animals (gait/motion). Choose the best description for the trio.

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Introduction / Context: Verbal reasoning sometimes tests categorical grouping. “Leap,” “frisk,” and “trot” are all verbs/nouns linked to animal movement or gaits. The task is to pick the category label that unites them. Given Data / Assumptions: Leap = spring/jump; Frisk = playful jump/skip (often for young animals); Trot = a two-beat gait (notably of horses), faster than a walk and slower than a canter. Concept / Approach: Identify the common semantic field—movement/gait. The other options are unrelated categories (offspring, monuments, parks, flags). Therefore, the correct answer is the movement category. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Parse each word’s meaning. 2) Determine shared semantics (animal motion). 3) Choose the category label that captures this. Verification / Alternative check: Dictionaries and equestrian terminology confirm “trot” as a gait; “leap”/“frisk” are motion acts. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They describe categories to which these words do not belong. Common Pitfalls: Overthinking “frisk” as a security search; in animal context it means playful movement. Final Answer: They are movements of animals

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