General Intelligence and Reasoning

Analogy — Questions with Solutions

20 solved Analogy questions from General Intelligence and Reasoning, as asked in SSC CGL and other SSC exams. Read the answer and explanation below, then practise the full set in the practice section.

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Q1. 'Blossom' is related to 'Wither' in the same way as 'Stagnate' is related to '_____'

'Blossom' उसी प्रकार 'Wither' से संबंधित है जिस प्रकार 'Stagnate' '_____' से संबंधित है।

  1. A. Stand
  2. B. Rest
  3. C. Languish
  4. D. Flow

Solution

'Blossom' (to flourish) and 'Wither' (to decay) are antonyms. The antonym of 'Stagnate' (to stay still/not flow) is 'Flow'.

Q2. $10$ is related to $15$ following certain logic. Following the same logic, $42$ is related to $63$. To which of the following numbers is $22$ related, following the same logic?

$10$ एक निश्चित तर्क का पालन करते हुए $15$ से संबंधित है। उसी तर्क से $42$, $63$ से संबंधित है। $22$ किससे संबंधित होगा?

  1. A. $28$
  2. B. $30$
  3. C. $33$
  4. D. $31$

Solution

The logic is multiplying the number by $1.5$. $10 \times 1.5 = 15$; $42 \times 1.5 = 63$; $22 \times 1.5 = 33$.

Q3. Temerity : Shyness :: Pique : ?

Temerity : Shyness :: Pique : ?

  1. A. Resentment
  2. B. Anger
  3. C. Delight
  4. D. Offence

Solution

Temerity (audacity) and Shyness are antonyms. Pique (irritation/anger) and Delight are antonyms.

Q4. Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. $(7, 9, 48), (6, 8, 42)$

उस सेट का चयन करें जिसमें संख्याएँ उसी तरह संबंधित हैं जैसे निम्नलिखित सेटों की संख्याएँ हैं। $(7, 9, 48), (6, 8, 42)$

  1. A. $(8, 10, 47)$
  2. B. $(9, 11, 56)$
  3. C. $(11, 13, 72)$
  4. D. $(10, 12, 54)$

Solution

The logic is: $(\text{First number} + \text{Second number}) \times 3 = \text{Third number}$. $(7+9) \times 3 = 48$. For option 3: $(11+13) \times 3 = 24 \times 3 = 72$.

Q5. Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. $(79, 58, 62), (54, 33, 37)$

उस सेट का चयन करें जिसमें संख्याएँ उसी तरह संबंधित हैं जैसे निम्नलिखित सेटों की संख्याएँ हैं। $(79, 58, 62), (54, 33, 37)$

  1. A. $(59, 33, 43)$
  2. B. $(47, 36, 41)$
  3. C. $(66, 45, 49)$
  4. D. $(43, 25, 30)$

Solution

The pattern is: $\text{First number} - 21 = \text{Second number}$; $\text{Second number} + 4 = \text{Third number}$. For option 3: $66 - 21 = 45$, and $45 + 4 = 49$.

Q6. Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 12 : 144 :: 15 : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो तीसरी संख्या से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है जैसे दूसरी संख्या पहली संख्या से संबंधित है। 12 : 144 :: 15 : ?

  1. A. 225
  2. B. 250
  3. C. 210
  4. D. 125

Solution

The pattern is $x : x^2$. For 12, $12^2 = 144$. Similarly for 15, $15^2 = 225$.

Q7. Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Bird : Nest :: Horse : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो तीसरे शब्द से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है जैसे दूसरा शब्द पहले शब्द से संबंधित है। पक्षी : घोंसला :: घोड़ा : ?

  1. A. Stable
  2. B. Den
  3. C. Pen
  4. D. Shed

Solution

A bird lives in a nest, similarly, a horse is kept in a stable.

Q8. Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. BCE : FIJ :: QRT : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो तीसरे अक्षर-समूह से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है जैसे दूसरा अक्षर-समूह पहले अक्षर-समूह से संबंधित है। BCE : FIJ :: QRT : ?

  1. A. UVX
  2. B. UWY
  3. C. VWZ
  4. D. UWX

Solution

The pattern is $+4, +6, +5$. B(+4)=F, C(+6)=I, E(+5)=J. Applying to QRT: Q(+4)=U, R(+6)=X, T(+5)=Y. Wait, let's look at simple difference. B(2)+4=6(F), C(3)+6=9(I), E(5)+5=10(J). Alternative logic: Each letter shifts by +4, +6, +5. Let's use simple +4 for all: B+4=F, C+6=I. No, let's look at gap between letters: B(+1)C(+2)E. F(+3)I(+1)J. Q(+1)R(+2)T. U(+1)V(+2)X. Yes, $+1, +2$ gap is consistent.

Q9. Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. Egypt: Nile

  1. A. Russia: Mississippi
  2. B. South Korea: Mekong
  3. C. Brazil: Colorado
  4. D. Myanmar: Irrawaddy

Solution

The Nile is the major river flowing through Egypt. Similarly, the Irrawaddy is the major river flowing through Myanmar.

Q10. Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (18, 378, 7), (14, 210, 5)

  1. A. (15, 405, 9)
  2. B. (23, 230, 5)
  3. C. (17, 204, 6)
  4. D. (17, 272, 8)

Solution

The logic is: First number * Third number * 3 = Second number. For the first set: 18 * 7 * 3 = 126 * 3 = 378. For the second set: 14 * 5 * 3 = 70 * 3 = 210. Applying to option 1: 15 * 9 * 3 = 135 * 3 = 405.

Q11. Select the triad in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following triads. (2, 3, 17), (5, 2, 21)

  1. A. (3, 4, 23)
  2. B. (5, 6, 72)
  3. C. (1, 4, 17)
  4. D. (2, 5, 42)

Solution

The logic is (First number)^2 + (Second number)^2 = Third number? Let's check: 2^2 + 3^2 = 4 + 9 = 13 (not 17). Alternative logic: First number * 4 + Second number * 3 = 17? 2*4 + 3*3 = 17. For second triad: 5*4 + 2*3 = 20 + 6 = 26 (not 21). Correct logic: (First number)^2 + (Second number)^2 + 4? No. The official key marks option 1.

Q12. Select the triad in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given triads. (16, 33, 67), (19, 39, 79)

  1. A. (22, 45, 91)
  2. B. (21, 45, 90)
  3. C. (18, 36, 80)
  4. D. (14, 27, 53)

Solution

The pattern is: Second number = (First number * 2) + 1. Third number = (Second number * 2) + 1. For Option 1: 22*2+1=45, and 45*2+1=91. This perfectly matches the pattern.

Q13. Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster. MEK: NVP :: GYT: TBG :: JWH:?

  1. A. QDS
  2. B. QDT
  3. C. PCR
  4. D. PCS

Solution

The pattern is pairs of opposite letters: M-N, E-V, K-P. Similarly, J-Q, W-D, H-S. Thus, QDS.

Q14. In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Architect: Design :: Chef: ?

निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में दिए गए विकल्पों में से संबंधित शब्द का चयन कीजिए। वास्तुकार : डिज़ाइन :: बावर्ची : ?

  1. A. Cook
  2. B. Serve
  3. C. Recipe
  4. D. Food

Solution

An architect creates a design, while a chef creates food or cooks.

Q15. In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives: Utilitarianism: Consequence :: Deontology:?

निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, दिए गए विकल्पों में से संबंधित शब्द का चयन कीजिए: उपयोगितावाद : परिणाम :: कर्तव्यशास्त्र : ?

  1. A. Virtue
  2. B. Duty
  3. C. Intention
  4. D. Value

Solution

Utilitarianism is based on consequences, while deontology is based on duty.

Q16. Find the best option that best completes the analogy. CAB: EDF :: GIH:?

वह सर्वोत्तम विकल्प का चयन कीजिए जो सादृश्य को सर्वोत्तम रूप से पूर्ण करता है। CAB: EDF :: GIH:?

  1. A. JKL
  2. B. KJL
  3. C. ILL
  4. D. JLI

Solution

C(+2)=E, A(+3)=D, B(+4)=F. Applying the same to GIH: G(+2)=I, I(+3)=L, H(+4)=L. Result is ILL.

Q17. Find the option that best completes the analogy. DP: XZ :: EN:?

वह विकल्प ज्ञात कीजिए जो सादृश्य को सर्वोत्तम रूप से पूर्ण करता है। DP: XZ :: EN:?

  1. A. YZ
  2. B. YB
  3. C. ZB
  4. D. YX

Solution

Using the standard reverse position or corresponding shift logic, EN corresponds to YX.

Q18. 31 is related to 152 by certain logic. Following the same logic, 47 is related to 168. To which of the following is 66 related, following the same logic?

  1. A. 180
  2. B. 190
  3. C. 185
  4. D. 187

Solution

The logic is adding 121 to the first number: 31+121 = 152. 47+121 = 168. 66+121 = 187.

Q19. 19 is related to 209 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 27 is related to 297. To which of the following is 61 related, following the same logic?

  1. A. 653
  2. B. 671
  3. C. 571
  4. D. 600

Solution

The logic is multiplying the number by 11. 19*11=209. 27*11=297. 61*11=671.

Q20. Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers. (149, 213) (168, 232)

  1. A. (162, 222)
  2. B. (137, 211)
  3. C. (153, 217)
  4. D. (144, 198)

Solution

The difference between the two numbers in each pair is 64. (213-149=64, 232-168=64). In option 3, 217-153=64.