Question 1

Classification – identify the higher-order group: Tamilian, Gujarati, and Punjabi are all citizens of which broader identity?

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Introduction / Context: This question checks socio-cultural classification. “Tamilian, Gujarati, Punjabi” denote people linked to Indian states/regions (Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Punjab). The task is to identify their common national identity from the options provided. Given Data / Assumptions: Each label refers to a linguistic–regional group within India. We seek a superordinate category that includes all three. Concept / Approach: The correct super-category is nationality. All three demonyms are subsets of “Indian.” Options like “Aryan/Dravidan” are linguistic-anthropological constructs that do not uniformly include all three groups; “Barbarian” is historically pejorative and irrelevant. “Asian” is geographically broader than necessary (includes many countries outside India). The most precise and correct common identity is “Indian.” Step-by-Step Solution: Identify the region-language basis of each term.Ascend to the national category encompassing all three.Select “Indian” as the shared nationality. Verification / Alternative check: Why Other Options Are Wrong: Aryan/Dravidan: Do not uniformly cover all three and are contested classifications. Barbarian: Irrelevant and inappropriate. Asian: Over-broad; includes non-Indian populations. Common Pitfalls: Picking an overly broad category (“Asian”) or a misleading ethnolinguistic label. Stick to precise, inclusive nationality. Final Answer: Indian

Question 2

Association – identify the object best matched with the set: Clutch, brake, and horn are components typically found on which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: This is a parts-to-whole association problem. We must determine which vehicle naturally includes all three items: clutch, brake, and horn, as standard elements of operation and safety. Given Data / Assumptions: Clutch: manual transmission interface common in many cars. Brake: universal safety component. Horn: acoustic warning device present on road vehicles. Concept / Approach: While horns and brakes exist on multiple vehicles, the clutch is specific to manual transmissions, most stereotypically in cars. Many scooters (especially modern ones) are automatic and may not use a hand-operated clutch. Therefore, the object that consistently fits the trio is “car.” Step-by-Step Solution: List candidate vehicles and check for all three components.Car (manual): clutch + brake + horn = yes.Scooter: often automatic; generic fit weaker.Bicycle: brake present; horn optional; clutch absent. Verification / Alternative check: Why Other Options Are Wrong: Scooter/Bicycle: Lack a conventional clutch mechanism. Steering: A component, not the whole vehicle. Accident: An event, not an object that contains components. Common Pitfalls: Focusing on brake and horn only and overlooking the discriminating element “clutch,” which points decisively to a manual car. Final Answer: Car

Question 3

Analogy – classical dances and states: “Kathak” is associated with Uttar Pradesh (U.P.). In the same way, “Odissi” is associated with which Indian state?

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Introduction / Context: This is a culture–state mapping question. India’s classical dance forms are strongly associated with specific regions. Recognizing these pairs is common in general knowledge tests. Given Data / Assumptions: Kathak ↔ Uttar Pradesh (North India). Odissi ↔ Eastern India. We must select the correct state traditionally linked to Odissi. Concept / Approach: Odissi is the classical dance form that originated in the temples of the region historically known as Orissa (officially renamed Odisha). Thus, the correct pairing is Odissi–Orissa (Odisha). Other options correspond to distinct dance traditions (e.g., Kerala has Kathakali and Mohiniyattam; Assam has Sattriya; Gujarat has folk forms like Garba and Dandiya). Step-by-Step Solution: Recall standard dance–state pairs from Indian cultural GK.Match Odissi to its origin: Orissa (Odisha).Eliminate states with different classical dance origins. Verification / Alternative check: Why Other Options Are Wrong: Assam: Associated with Sattriya. Kerala: Known for Kathakali, Mohiniyattam. Gujarat: Renowned for Garba/Dandiya (folk), not Odissi. Common Pitfalls: Confusing Kathak (North) with Kathakali (Kerala). Note the crucial difference in names and regions. Final Answer: Orissa

Question 4

Sound of animals – choose the correct cry: “Jackal” is related to “howl” in the same way that “cow” is related to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: This analogy tests knowledge of standard animal sounds. Such pairs are frequently asked in verbal ability and GK sections to check everyday vocabulary and associations. Given Data / Assumptions: Jackal → howl (typical cry). We need the canonical sound for cow. Concept / Approach: Match each animal with its widely accepted onomatopoeic sound word in English. The correct and most recognized sound of a cow is “moo.” Other sound words in the options belong to different animals and must be ruled out by direct knowledge. Step-by-Step Solution: Recall standard mappings: cow → moo; owl → hoot; pigeon/dove → coo; crow → caw (third-person “caws”).Select the item that fits cow: “Moo.” Verification / Alternative check: Why Other Options Are Wrong: Caws: Crow’s cry. Hoot: Owl’s call. Coo: Pigeon/dove sound. Growl: Typical of canines/bears, not cows. Common Pitfalls: Picking a familiar sound word without verifying the exact animal mapping. Memorize the canonical pairs. Final Answer: Moo

Question 5

Medical association – disease and affected body part: “Ophthalmia” is related to the “eye” in the same way that “rickets” is related to which body part?

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Introduction / Context: This GK question tests recognition of diseases and their primary sites of effect. “Ophthalmia” refers to inflammation of the eye; we need the analogous target tissue or structure for “rickets.” Given Data / Assumptions: Ophthalmia → eye inflammation. Rickets → disorder due to vitamin D deficiency (often with calcium/phosphate imbalance). We must name the primary body system/part affected by rickets. Concept / Approach: Rickets leads to defective mineralization of the growing skeleton, causing bone deformities (bowed legs, delayed growth). Therefore, the core affected part is the bones. Options naming other organs (kidney, nose, heart, liver) do not match the classic pathology of rickets. Step-by-Step Solution: Map disease to its principal anatomical focus.Ophthalmia → eye; therefore rickets should map to bones.Choose “Bone.” Verification / Alternative check: Why Other Options Are Wrong: Kidney/Heart/Liver/Nose: Not the primary target in rickets. Common Pitfalls: Confusing rickets with scurvy (vitamin C deficiency affecting connective tissues) or general malnutrition affecting multiple systems. Remember: rickets → bones. Final Answer: Bone

Question 6

Sound of animals – choose the correct cry: “Dogs” are related to “bark” in the same way that “goats” are related to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: Another animal-sound mapping item: you must match the species to its recognized vocalization. These pairs are basic GK and often appear in reasoning sections for quick scoring. Given Data / Assumptions: Dog → bark. We need the canonical sound for goats. Concept / Approach: Goats and sheep produce a cry commonly termed “bleat.” Alternative sound words in the options belong to other animals and thus should be excluded by direct knowledge. Step-by-Step Solution: Recall mapping: goat/sheep → bleat.Compare with distractors: crow (birds like crows), grunt (pigs), howl (wolves/jackals), neigh (horses).Select “Bleat.” Verification / Alternative check: Why Other Options Are Wrong: Crow: A bird’s call, unrelated here. Grunt: Typical of pigs. Howl: Canines like wolves/jackals. Neigh: Horses. Common Pitfalls: Choosing a familiar animal sound without verifying the species match. Memorize the canonical pairs for quick elimination. Final Answer: Bleat

Question 7

Analogy – property mapping: “Metal” is related to “conduction” in the same way that “plastic” is related to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: This analogy probes understanding of characteristic physical properties. Metals are known for conducting heat and electricity; plastics are known for the opposite electrical behavior in typical use. We must select the property that mirrors the relationship. Given Data / Assumptions: Metal → good electrical/thermal conduction. Plastic → generally non-conductive (electrical insulator) in everyday applications. The required mapping is property-to-material. Concept / Approach: To preserve symmetry, we should pair plastic with “insulation,” the commonplace property opposite to conduction. Other options are vague (industry), off-target (ground oil chemistry), or incorrect emphasis (inflammability varies across plastics and is not the defining everyday property). Step-by-Step Solution: Identify property for the first pair: conduction.Recall typical plastic behavior: electrical insulator.Select “Insulation.” Verification / Alternative check: Why Other Options Are Wrong: Ground oil chemistry: Irrelevant phrase; plastics are petrochemical derivatives but that is not a property. Industry: A domain, not a property. Inflammability: Not a universal, defining property of plastics. Reactivity: Too general; many plastics are chemically resistant rather than notably reactive. Common Pitfalls: Choosing a context or origin instead of a material property. Keep the analogy within the “material ↔ physical property” frame. Final Answer: Insulation

Question 8

Analogy – choose the most appropriate pair: “Mountain” is related to “Hill” in the same way that “River” is related to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: Analogy questions test recognition of a precise relationship between two words and the ability to transfer that relationship to a new pair. Here, “Mountain : Hill” indicates a category-and-degree relationship (larger-to-smaller natural landforms). We must find the hydrological pair with the same degree shift. Given Data / Assumptions: First pair: Mountain compared with Hill (both landforms; a mountain is a larger or loftier form of a hill). Target domain: Fluvial or waterbody terms comparable to “River.” Options include several types of water features; only one should mirror the larger-to-smaller, same-kind relation. Concept / Approach: The governing relationship is “same kind, different magnitude.” A mountain and a hill are both elevated landforms; one is the larger, the other the smaller. By parallel reasoning, a river and a stream are both flowing watercourses; a river is the larger form, a stream the smaller. Therefore, River : Stream matches Mountain : Hill. Step-by-Step Solution: Identify relation in the stem: Mountain and Hill are of the same type; scale differs.Map to water features: seek a smaller analogue of a river among the choices.Stream is a small natural watercourse; this mirrors Hill to Mountain.Thus River : Stream completes the analogy correctly. Verification / Alternative check: Consider typical hierarchies: brook/creek/stream → river; knoll/hill → mountain. The direction and kind match in each hierarchy, confirming the choice. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Canal, Reservoir, Tank: These are artificial water features, not natural smaller versions of a river. Lake: A standing waterbody (lentic), not a flowing watercourse like a river (lotic). Common Pitfalls: Choosing a word from a different subcategory (standing water vs. flowing water) or picking a man-made feature. Always preserve both “kind” and “degree.” Final Answer: Stream

Question 9

Analogy – material of manufacture: “Table” is related to “Wood” in the same way that “Shirt” is related to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: This verbal analogy checks whether you can detect the “material-of-which-it-is-made” relationship. A table is typically made of wood; we must find the corresponding base material for a shirt. Given Data / Assumptions: The first pair is Table : Wood (object : primary material). The second object is Shirt; we need its generic construction material. Options include category labels and specific fabrics. Concept / Approach: The relationship must remain object-to-material at a generic level. “Wood” is not a specific tree species; it is a general class of materials. Therefore, the correct parallel for “Shirt” is the general “Cloth” (textile fabric), not a particular fiber like cotton or a usage category like uniform/dress. Step-by-Step Solution: Recognize the relation in the stem: Table is made of Wood.Map “Shirt” to its generic substance: Cloth (fabric) is the appropriate class.Confirm granularity: “Cloth” stands to “Shirt” as “Wood” stands to “Table.” Verification / Alternative check: Shirts may be cotton, linen, polyester, blends, etc., all of which are kinds of cloth. Thus “Cloth” robustly covers the generic material relationship in the same way “Wood” covers a table’s material. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Cotton: Too specific (one fiber type), not the generic class. Uniform, Dress: These are categories of apparel usage/style, not materials. Common Pitfalls: Matching at the wrong level of abstraction (picking a specific fiber instead of the general material class). In analogies, keep granularity consistent across pairs. Final Answer: Cloth

Question 10

Analogy – source and fatty derivative: “Wax” is related to “Grease” in the same way that “Milk” is related to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: Some analogies rely on a “source to derived fatty product” relation. In household and industrial contexts, waxes and greases are closely associated as lipidic, semi-solid materials used for lubrication and protection; likewise, ghee is a clarified fat derived from milk. We apply that source→fatty derivative mapping here. Given Data / Assumptions: Wax and grease are both lipidic, semi-solid substances in lubrication and protective applications. Milk can yield multiple derivatives (curd, ghee, butter, cheese) through processing. We seek the option that best parallels a fatty derivative relationship. Concept / Approach: Interpret “Wax : Grease” as “lipidic base material : thicker fatty derivative used for lubrication.” By analogy, “Milk : Ghee” follows “nutritive base fluid : clarified lipid derivative.” While milk also yields curd (a fermented protein-rich product), the closest parallel to a fatty/semi-solid derivative is ghee rather than curd or the generic category “protein.” Step-by-Step Solution: Identify relation: substance leading to a fatty/semi-solid derivative used for lubrication or richness.Map “Milk” to its fatty derivative: ghee (clarified butterfat) obtained by simmering butter churned from milk/cream.Validate parallels: both outcomes (grease and ghee) are lipid-rich, semi-solid at room temperature in many climates. Verification / Alternative check: Curd is primarily a coagulated protein matrix (casein) from milk souring, not a fat-dominated derivative. Ghee, however, is expressly the fat fraction refined from dairy, which mirrors the lipid emphasis of grease in the first pair. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Curd: Derivative of milk but protein-dominant, not a fatty analogue. Protein: A nutrient class, not a specific derivative. Drink: A usage label, not a derivative. Common Pitfalls: Equating “any derivative” instead of matching the type of derivative (fatty vs. protein). Always preserve the nature of the outcome in analogies. Final Answer: Ghee

Question 11

Analogy – animal and its natural appendage: “Horse” is related to “Hoof” in the same way that “Eagle” is related to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: This analogy examines knowledge of characteristic anatomical parts. A horse has a hoof; we must identify the characteristic equivalent for an eagle. Given Data / Assumptions: Horse : Hoof (typical lower limb structure in ungulates). Eagle : ? (raptors have distinctive talons/claws). Concept / Approach: Match each animal with its characteristic limb terminal structure. Hooves for horses; talons (claws) for eagles. Therefore, “Claw” best completes the analogy. Step-by-Step Solution: Recognize the first pair: animal → distinctive terminal appendage.Eagles are birds of prey; their grasping and hunting tool is the claw (talon).Thus, Eagle : Claw is parallel to Horse : Hoof. Verification / Alternative check: Other birds may have generic feet, but raptors are specifically identified by strong, curved claws used for seizing prey, exactly the signature structure we need. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Leg, Foot: Too generic; do not capture the distinctive predatory adaptation. Clutch: A verb/noun meaning to grasp, not an anatomical part. Common Pitfalls: Choosing a general body part rather than the species-specific defining structure. The analogy expects the specialized term. Final Answer: Claw

Question 12

Analogy – parent and young one (human): “Cat” is related to “Kitten” in the same way that “Woman” is related to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: Analogies frequently use “adult : young one” relations. Kitten is the young of a cat; we must select the human equivalent for a woman. Given Data / Assumptions: Cat : Kitten (animal and its young). Target term: Woman (adult human female). Need: Correct term for the young human individual. Concept / Approach: The correct counterpart is a generic term denoting the young individual. For humans, “baby” is the appropriate basic term for a very young child and aligns with the generality of “kitten” in the animal case. Step-by-Step Solution: Identify relation: adult female → offspring (young).Woman → Baby mirrors Cat → Kitten in role and life stage.Check other choices for species mismatch. Verification / Alternative check: Kitten is species-specific to cats. For humans the standard cross-species neutral term is “baby” or “infant,” which preserves the age-stage mapping without straying into animal taxonomy. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Puppy, Colt, Calf: Offspring of dog, horse, and cattle respectively; wrong species. Common Pitfalls: Picking an animal offspring term due to familiarity rather than maintaining species consistency with “woman.” Final Answer: Baby

Question 13

Analogy – cause and effect (negative outcome): “Smoke” is related to “Pollution” in the same way that “War” is related to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: Here the relationship is “cause → typical adverse effect.” Smoke is a common cause or sign of air pollution; war typically leads to widespread destruction. We must choose the parallel adverse outcome for “War.” Given Data / Assumptions: Smoke often contributes to or indicates pollution (degraded air quality). War commonly results in heavy losses: lives, infrastructure, economies. We seek an outcome term that mirrors negativity and causality. Concept / Approach: Align the semantics: both second terms should be adverse consequences. “Destruction” is the prototypical harmful effect of war, just as pollution is for smoke. Terms like victory or defeat focus on winners/losers, not the broader societal effect, and “treaty” is a resolution, not a consequence of the act itself. Step-by-Step Solution: Determine relation in first pair: Smoke → Pollution (harmful effect).Apply to the second: War → Destruction (harmful effect at scale).Confirm mismatch of other choices with “effect” framing. Verification / Alternative check: Consider neutral or positive possibilities: war can end with treaties or victories, but those are outcomes of the conflict process, not its typical adverse effect. Destruction consistently follows from warfare, preserving the analogy. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Treaty: Resolution mechanism, not the harmful effect. Victory/Defeat: Relative results for sides, not the general negative impact. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “result” that is procedural (treaty) or partisan (victory/defeat) with a universal negative consequence (destruction). Final Answer: Destruction

Question 14

Analogy – young one to adult (species match): “Calf” is related to “Cow” in the same way that “Kitten” is related to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: Another parent–offspring analogy: a calf grows into a cow (bovine). We need the adult corresponding to a kitten. This checks species mapping accuracy. Given Data / Assumptions: Calf → Cow is the young→adult relation within cattle. Kitten is the young of cats. We must pick the correct adult species for “Kitten.” Concept / Approach: Keep species consistency. “Kitten : Cat” parallels “Calf : Cow.” Thus, the correct completion is “Cat.” Step-by-Step Solution: Identify the relation: offspring → adult.Recall species mapping: kitten → cat, puppy → dog, fawn → deer, duckling → duck, cub → bear.Select the matching adult: Cat. Verification / Alternative check: Cross-check incorrect mappings: bear cub is called “cub,” deer young is a “fawn,” and “duckling” maps to duck. “Kitten” uniquely maps to “cat.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: Bear, Deer, Duck: Each corresponds to a different young name (cub, fawn, duckling), not “kitten.” Common Pitfalls: Choosing by familiarity rather than exact species nomenclature. Always ensure the young name matches the adult species precisely. Final Answer: Cat

Question 15

Analogy – medium and vehicle: “Sea” is related to “Ship” in the same way that “Road” is related to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: This analogy focuses on the relationship between a medium (the environment of movement) and a vehicle that uses that medium. A ship travels on the sea; what typically travels on a road? Given Data / Assumptions: Sea is the transport medium for ships. Road is the terrestrial transport medium for road vehicles. We need a specific vehicle analogous to “ship.” Concept / Approach: Preserve category: “medium : vehicle.” Just as “ship” is a vehicle using sea as medium, “bus” is a vehicle using road as medium. Alternatives like “traffic,” “journey,” or “travellers” are aggregates or abstractions, not a single vehicle term. Step-by-Step Solution: Identify relation: medium → vehicle using that medium.Sea : Ship → Road : [Road vehicle].Select “Bus” as the representative road vehicle among the options provided. Verification / Alternative check: Any specific road vehicle (car, bus, truck) would complete the relation. Among the options, “Bus” is the only concrete road vehicle, confirming the choice. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Traffic: Collective term, not a single vehicle. Travellers: People, not vehicles. Journey: Abstract noun for the act of travel, not a vehicle. Common Pitfalls: Picking broad or abstract nouns instead of the required concrete vehicle term to mirror “ship.” Final Answer: Bus

Question 16

Analogy – item and the body part it adorns: “Dress” is related to “Body” in the same way that “Bangles” is related to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: Many analogies pair an item with its appropriate location of use on the body. A dress is worn on the body; bangles are worn on a specific part. The task is to name that part. Given Data / Assumptions: Dress → worn on the body generally. Bangles → a type of jewelry typically worn around the wrist. Concept / Approach: Maintain “item : place of wearing on the body.” The correct, specific locus for bangles is the wrist. Other options either denote materials, demographics, or abstract qualities, which do not match the relational structure. Step-by-Step Solution: Identify the mapping frame: apparel/jewelry → where it is worn.“Dress : Body” implies a general placement.“Bangles : Wrist” mirrors that with precise placement. Verification / Alternative check: Common usage across cultures confirms that bangles are bracelets encircling the wrist. This anatomical location is unambiguous compared with broader or irrelevant categories. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Glass: A common bangle material; not a body part. Lady: A wearer, not a location. Beauty: An abstract attribute, not a body part or place of wearing. Common Pitfalls: Confusing material or wearer with the required “place-of-wearing” relationship. Final Answer: Wrist

Question 17

Analogy – animal and dwelling: “Rabbit” is related to “Burrow” in the same way that “Lunatic” is related to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: This analogy uses the relationship “being : typical place of dwelling or care.” A rabbit lives in a burrow; we must find the institutional or customary place associated with a “lunatic” (historical/older terminology for a person with severe mental illness; modern respectful term: person with a mental health condition). Given Data / Assumptions: Rabbit : Burrow establishes “creature : typical home.” In traditional terminology, individuals with severe mental illness were housed/treated in asylums. We need the historically correct institutional pairing. Concept / Approach: Maintain “entity : customary/assigned place.” In this classical reasoning-vocabulary context, “Asylum” is the expected pair with “Lunatic,” analogous to “Burrow” with “Rabbit.” While modern practice favors mental health hospitals and community care with respectful language, the test’s conventional answer remains “Asylum.” Step-by-Step Solution: Recognize relationship: occupant/being → traditional place of residence/treatment.Map: Lunatic → Asylum mirrors Rabbit → Burrow.Exclude other institutions that do not match the described role. Verification / Alternative check: Prison and cell are penal institutions; barracks house soldiers. Only “asylum” historically denotes an institution for mental health care in older usage, matching the required structure. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Prison/Cell: Places of confinement for crimes, not mental health treatment. Barrack: Soldiers’ quarters; unrelated to the context. Common Pitfalls: Projecting modern sensitivity terms into a classical analogy. For exam purposes, match the historical pairing indicated by the vocabulary. Final Answer: Asylum

Question 18

Verbal Analogy — Opposites and Incompatibilities ‘Indolence’ (meaning habitual laziness) is related to ‘Work’ as a negative or incompatible state. In the same manner, ‘Taciturn’ (habitually silent) is related to which action or behavior?

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Introduction / Context: Verbal analogy questions test whether you can recognize the relationship between two words and then transfer that same relationship to a new pair. Here, ‘‘Indolence’’ is mapped to ‘‘Work’’ as something incompatible or naturally opposed. We must apply the same lens to ‘‘Taciturn’’ and select the action that a taciturn person typically avoids or does not do freely. Given Data / Assumptions: Indolence = habitual laziness; opposed to productive work. Taciturn = reserved or habitually silent; speaks little. The relationship in the first pair is one of opposition/incompatibility, not merely category or function. Concept / Approach: Identify the semantic link: ‘‘Indolence’’ is to ‘‘Work’’ as a negative tendency toward the activity. For the second pair, ‘‘Taciturn’’ should be paired with the action that is most directly at odds with taciturn behavior. That action is ‘‘Speak.’’ Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Map the first pair: indolence → not wanting to work.2) Seek an analogous opposition for ‘‘Taciturn’’ → not inclined to speak.3) Among the options (Cheat, Act, Speak, Observe), only ‘‘Speak’’ is the core action that taciturn people typically avoid.4) Therefore, the correct choice preserves the same incompatibility pattern. Verification / Alternative check: Replace the words in a sentence: ‘‘A taciturn person rarely likes to speak,’’ just as ‘‘An indolent person rarely likes to work.’’ The parallel holds neatly. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Cheat: Ethical behavior vs dishonesty is unrelated to taciturnity. Act: Acting or doing is not the primary opposite of being taciturn. Observe: Observing is silent attention, not opposed to taciturn behavior. Common Pitfalls: Confusing category relations (e.g., person:action generally) with the required ‘‘incompatibility’’ relation. Also, overthinking ‘‘Act’’ as an opposite of silence; the key is ‘‘speaking’’ specifically, not general activity. Final Answer: Speak

Question 19

Analogy — Habitats and Artificial Enclosures ‘‘Forest’’ relates to ‘‘Vivarium’’ (an artificial enclosure for keeping plants/animals) as a natural habitat relates to its controlled, built environment. By analogy, ‘‘Sea’’ relates to which constructed …

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Introduction / Context: This analogy compares a natural environment with its artificial, contained counterpart. A ‘‘vivarium’’ is a controlled enclosure for observing or keeping living organisms that would naturally live in environments such as forests or fields. We must find the corresponding artificial environment for the sea. Given Data / Assumptions: Forest = a natural terrestrial habitat. Vivarium = man-made enclosure for organisms, often small-scale. Sea = a natural marine habitat. We seek the man-made enclosure equivalent for sea life. Concept / Approach: Match the pattern: natural habitat → artificial containment. Forest → Vivarium; therefore, Sea → ?. The well-known artificial container for marine life is an ‘‘Aquarium.’’ Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify relation: natural habitat vs constructed enclosure.2) Forest corresponds to vivarium; sea corresponds to aquarium.3) Check options for the best fit: ‘‘Aquarium’’ is the precise controlled water environment used to keep and observe aquatic organisms. Verification / Alternative check: Port site is an infrastructure for docking ships, not an enclosure for organisms. Fishery is an industry/location for catching or cultivating fish, not primarily an observation enclosure. Water is the substance, not the container. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Port site: functional maritime facility, not an organism enclosure. Water: material, not a container. Fishery: economic activity/location, not a controlled glass tank for observation. Common Pitfalls: Confusing any sea-related term with an ‘‘enclosure.’’ The analogy demands a constructed containment with observational or husbandry purposes, which is exactly an aquarium. Final Answer: Aquarium

Question 20

Analogy — Quantifiers for Countable vs Uncountable ‘‘Much’’ is used with uncountable nouns, while ‘‘Many’’ is used with countable nouns. By analogy, ‘‘Measure’’ (for quantities) is related to which action used for countable items?

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Introduction / Context: English usage draws a clear distinction between quantifiers and actions appropriate for countable and uncountable nouns. ‘‘Much’’ pairs with uncountable nouns; ‘‘Many’’ pairs with countable nouns. The question asks for a similar distinction between actions: ‘‘Measure’’ versus the one most appropriate for countable entities. Given Data / Assumptions: Much → uncountable nouns (e.g., much water). Many → countable nouns (e.g., many books). Measure → an action typically applied to quantities (often uncountable, e.g., measure water, distance, time). We must find the action typically applied to countable items. Concept / Approach: Replicate the relationship: uncountable vs countable. ‘‘Measure’’ suits continuous quantities; the complementary action for discrete items is ‘‘Count.’’ While one can ‘‘calculate’’ in both domains, count specifically matches discrete, countable units. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify the grammatical analogy: Much:Many = uncountable:countable.2) Align actions: Measure (uncountable/continuous) → ? (countable/discrete).3) The precise action is ‘‘Count.’’ Verification / Alternative check: Try examples: we measure milk, time, or length; we count apples, books, or people. This mirrors the Much/Many split perfectly. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Measures: a plural noun/verb form, not the contrasting action. Calculate: general operation; does not map neatly to the countable-only contrast. Weigh: a type of measurement (mass), again on the ‘‘measure’’ side. Common Pitfalls: Choosing a broad math term like ‘‘calculate’’ instead of the exact linguistic counterpart that mirrors the countable/uncountable distinction. Precision matters in analogies. Final Answer: Count

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