Question 1

Nebulous : Form

Accepted Answer

A nebulous from means having an ambiguous from same as an insipid taste which is dull, boring, almost no taste.

Question 2

Russia : Moscow

Accepted Answer

Country and capital pair.

Question 3

Patriotism : Citizens

Accepted Answer

A Citizen must be patriotic to his Country. Similarly, a Student should concentrate on Studies.

Question 4

Communication : Message : :

Accepted Answer

Both the words are opposite in meaning

Question 5

Activate : Detonate : :

Accepted Answer

Both the words are opposite in meaning

Question 6

IF ' Asinine' is for 'Donkey', then

Accepted Answer

'Asinine' means 'foolish' ; or like a donkey, similarly 'Vulpine' means 'Cunning' or resembling a 'fox' . 'Avian' means 'of or pertaining to birds' in general, and not specifically doves. Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

Question 7

If stallion' is for 'More' then

Accepted Answer

A' Stallion' is a male-horse while a 'More ' is a female horse Therefore, the relationship is male : Female. In options (a), (c) and (d) this relationship is inverted. In option (b) 'Ram', a male sheep, proceeds 'ewe' a female sheep.

Question 8

Mycology : Fungi : : pedology :?

Accepted Answer

'Mycology' is the study of 'Fungi', in the same way 'Pedology' is the study of 'Soil'.

Question 9

Alleviate : Aggravate : : Elastic :?

Accepted Answer

'Alleviate' means 'to Reduce ' and 'Aggravate' means 'to intensify'. So, it is a clear opposite analogy and it is similar to 'Elastic' and 'Rigid' which are mutually opposite.

Question 10

Stag : Fawn : : Cockroach :?

Accepted Answer

Second is the young - one of first.

Question 11

Benevolent : Kind : : Unclear :

Accepted Answer

Muddy , Benevolent and kind are mutually synonyms, so muddy is the best option which is similar to unclear in meaning.

Question 12

1/9 : 1/81,1/13 :?

Accepted Answer

As, (1/9)2 = 1/81 Similarly, (1/13)2 = 1/169

Question 13

25 : 625 : : 35 :?

Accepted Answer

As, 25 : 625 → 25 is common in both and 6 is added before it. Similarly, 35 : 635 → 35 is common in both and 6 is added before it.

Question 14

1234 : 10 : : 6789 :?

Accepted Answer

As, 1234 : 10 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 10 Similarly, 6789 : 30 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 = 30

Question 15

08 : 66 : :? : 38

Accepted Answer

As, 66 - 2 = 64 → √ 64 = 8 Similarly, 38 - 2 = 36 → √ 36 = 6

Question 16

583 : 488 : : 293 :?

Accepted Answer

Taking option (c), As sum of digits of 583 = 5 + 8 + 3 + = 16 and sum of digits of 488 = 4 + 8 + 8 = 20 Similarly, sum of digits of 293 + 2 + 9 + 3 = 14 and Sum of digits of 378 = 3 + 7 + 8 = 18 Here, difference of both are (20 - 16) = (18 - 14) = 4 ∴ ? = 378

Question 17

(15, 27, 39)

Accepted Answer

As, 15 + 12 = 27 27 + 12 = 39 Similarly, 105 + 20 = 125 125 + 20 = 145

Question 18

'Needle' is related to 'Thread' in the same way as 'Pen' is related to

Accepted Answer

As 'Needle' requires 'Thread' for stiching, similarly, 'Pen' requires 'Ink' for writing

Question 19

Silkworm : Silk : : Snake :?

Accepted Answer

We obtain silk from 'Silkworm'. Similarly, we can get poison from snake.

Question 20

L x M : 12 x 13 : : U x W :?

Accepted Answer

As L and M are 12th and 13th letters respectively in English alphabet , similarly as U and W are 21st and 23rd letters, respectively in English alphabet.

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