Analogy and Similarity

11) ADE : FGJ :: KNO : ?
  • PQR
  • PQT
  • RQP
  • TPR
Explanation

Correct Answer: PQT

A → F (+5), D → G (+3), E → J (+5)
K → P (+5), N → Q (+3), O → T (+5)


12) QDXM : SFYN :: UIOZ : ?
  • WKPA
  • QNLA
  • LPWA
  • PAQM
Explanation

Correct Answer: WKPA

Q → S (+2), D → F (+2), X → Y (+1), M → N (+1)
U → W (+2), I → K (+2), O → P (+1), Z → A (+1)


13) QPRS : TUWV :: JIKL : ?
  • MNOP
  • MNPO
  • NMOP
  • NMPO
Explanation

Correct Answer: MNPO

Q → T (+3), P → U (+5), R → W (+5), S → V (+3)
J → M (+3), I → N (+5), K → P (+5), L → O (+3)


14) CAT : DDY :: BIG : ?
  • CLL
  • CLM
  • CML
  • CEP
Explanation

Correct Answer: CLL

C → D (+1), A → D (+3), T → Y (+5)
B → C (+1), I → L (+3), G → L (+5)


15) EJOT : VQLG :: BGLQ : ?
  • AEIM
  • AFKP
  • YTOJ
  • ZUPK
Explanation

Correct Answer: YTOJ

E → V, J → Q, O → L, T → G (Opposite letters)
B → Y, G → T, L → O, Q → J


16) Train : Passenger :: Aeroplane : ?
  • Aeronaut
  • Astronaut
  • Pilot
  • Air hostess
Explanation

Correct Answer: Aeronaut

One who travels in a train is called a passenger.
One who travels in an aeroplane is called an aeronaut.


17) Elephant : Howdah :: Horse : ?
  • Lounge
  • Hoof
  • Saddle
  • Hump
Explanation

Correct Answer: Saddle

A seat on an elephant’s back is called a howdah.
A seat on a horse’s back is called a saddle.


18) Pantry : Store :: Scullery : ?
  • Cook
  • Kitchen
  • Utensils
  • Wash
Explanation

Correct Answer: Wash

Pantry is used for storing items.
Scullery is used for washing utensils.


19) Carpenter : Saw :: Tailor : ?
  • Measurement
  • Sewing
  • Cloth
  • Needle
Explanation

Correct Answer: Needle

A saw is a tool used by a carpenter.
A needle is a tool used by a tailor.


20) Plant : Tree :: Girl : ?
  • Wife
  • Mother
  • Women
  • Sister
Explanation

Correct Answer: Women

A plant grows into a tree.
A girl grows into a woman.