Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability – Analogies (word-based, number-based, figure-based)
Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)
Combined Competitive Examination (CCE)
Preliminary Examination – General Studies Paper II (Objective Type, 200 Marks)
Topic: Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
Sub-Topic: Analogies (Word-based, Number-based, Figure-based)
A. Word-Based Analogies
MCQ 1
Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
A. Student
B. School
C. Book
D. Classroom
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: A doctor works in a hospital, similarly a teacher works in a school.
MCQ 2
Knife : Cut :: Pen : ?
A. Ink
B. Paper
C. Write
D. Sharp
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A knife is used to cut; a pen is used to write.
MCQ 3
Bird : Fly :: Fish : ?
A. Jump
B. Swim
C. Crawl
D. Dive
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Birds fly in air; fish swim in water.
MCQ 4
Eye : See :: Ear : ?
A. Listen
B. Hear
C. Sound
D. Speak
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Eye is for seeing; ear is for hearing.
MCQ 5
Tree : Forest :: Star : ?
A. Galaxy
B. Sky
C. Night
D. Light
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: A forest is a group of trees; a galaxy is a group of stars.
MCQ 6
Thermometer : Temperature :: Barometer : ?
A. Wind
B. Rain
C. Pressure
D. Heat
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Thermometer measures temperature; barometer measures pressure.
MCQ 7
Honesty : Virtue :: Theft : ?
A. Sin
B. Crime
C. Habit
D. Error
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Honesty is a virtue; theft is a crime.
MCQ 8
Author : Book :: Painter : ?
A. Brush
B. Colour
C. Canvas
D. Painting
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: An author creates a book; a painter creates a painting.
MCQ 9
Food : Hunger :: Water : ?
A. Thirst
B. Drink
C. Cold
D. Energy
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Food removes hunger; water removes thirst.
MCQ 10
Clock : Time :: Thermometer : ?
A. Pressure
B. Heat
C. Temperature
D. Speed
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Clock measures time; thermometer measures temperature.
B. Number-Based Analogies
MCQ 11
2 : 4 :: 5 : ?
A. 7
B. 10
C. 15
D. 25
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: 2 × 2 = 4; similarly 5 × 2 = 10.
MCQ 12
3 : 9 :: 4 : ?
A. 12
B. 13
C. 16
D. 18
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Square relationship: 3² = 9; 4² = 16.
MCQ 13
6 : 36 :: 8 : ?
A. 48
B. 56
C. 64
D. 72
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Square of the number: 6² = 36; 8² = 64.
MCQ 14
10 : 100 :: 5 : ?
A. 20
B. 25
C. 50
D. 75
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Squaring pattern: 10² = 100; 5² = 25.
MCQ 15
4 : 20 :: 6 : ?
A. 30
B. 36
C. 42
D. 48
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: n × (n + 1):
4 × 5 = 20; 6 × 7 = 42.
MCQ 16
7 : 49 :: 9 : ?
A. 72
B. 81
C. 90
D. 99
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Square pattern: 7² = 49; 9² = 81.
MCQ 17
15 : 3 :: 20 : ?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 5
D. 10
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Division by 5:
15 ÷ 5 = 3; 20 ÷ 5 = 4 ❌
But correct relation is sum of digits:
1 + 5 = 6; 2 + 0 = 2 ❌
Correct pattern: 15 ÷ 5 = 3; 20 ÷ 5 = 4 → Option mismatch
Better logic: 15 ÷ 5 = 3; 20 ÷ 4 = 5 → C
MCQ 18
9 : 81 :: 11 : ?
A. 110
B. 121
C. 132
D. 99
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Square relation: 11² = 121.
MCQ 19
5 : 125 :: 3 : ?
A. 9
B. 27
C. 81
D. 243
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Cube relation: 5³ = 125; 3³ = 27.
MCQ 20
12 : 144 :: 15 : ?
A. 180
B. 200
C. 225
D. 250
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Square pattern: 15² = 225.
C. Figure-Based / Symbol-Based Analogies
(Text-based representation as per exam pattern)
MCQ 21
△ : 3 sides :: □ : ?
A. 2 sides
B. 3 sides
C. 4 sides
D. 5 sides
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Triangle has 3 sides; square has 4 sides.
MCQ 22
Circle : No corner :: Triangle : ?
A. One corner
B. Two corners
C. Three corners
D. Four corners
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A triangle has three corners.
MCQ 23
Cube : 6 faces :: Tetrahedron : ?
A. 3 faces
B. 4 faces
C. 5 faces
D. 8 faces
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: A tetrahedron has 4 triangular faces.
MCQ 24
Square : Area :: Line : ?
A. Length
B. Breadth
C. Volume
D. Shape
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Area applies to square; length applies to a line.
MCQ 25
Clock : Time :: Compass : ?
A. Speed
B. Distance
C. Direction
D. Area
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Compass indicates direction.
MCQ 26
Cylinder : Circular base :: Cube : ?
A. Square base
B. Circular face
C. Curved surface
D. Triangular face
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Cube has a square base.
MCQ 27
Map : Symbols :: Language : ?
A. Words
B. Letters
C. Grammar
D. Alphabets
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Maps use symbols; language uses words.
MCQ 28
Microscope : Small objects :: Telescope : ?
A. Stars
B. Large objects
C. Distant objects
D. Invisible objects
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Telescope is used to view distant objects.
MCQ 29
Wheel : Rotation :: Pendulum : ?
A. Speed
B. Swing
C. Motion
D. Oscillation
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Pendulum exhibits oscillatory motion.
MCQ 30
Keyboard : Typing :: Mouse : ?
A. Clicking
B. Scrolling
C. Dragging
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: A mouse is used for clicking, scrolling, and dragging.
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