General Intelligence and Reasoning

Word Analogy — Questions with Solutions

9 solved Word 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. In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Joule: Energy :: Newton: ?

निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, दिए गए विकल्पों में से संबंधित शब्द का चयन करें। जूल (Joule): ऊर्जा (Energy) :: न्यूटन (Newton): ?

  1. A. Force
  2. B. Pressure
  3. C. Work
  4. D. Power

Solution

Joule is the SI unit of Energy. Newton is the SI unit of Force.

Q2. In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Nile: Africa :: Danube: ?

निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, दिए गए विकल्पों में से संबंधित शब्द का चयन करें। नील (Nile): अफ्रीका (Africa) :: डेन्यूब (Danube): ?

  1. A. Asia
  2. B. Europe
  3. C. Australia
  4. D. America

Solution

The Nile is a major river in Africa. The Danube is a major river in Europe.

Q3. Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Library : Books :: Museum : ?

उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो तीसरे शब्द से उसी प्रकार संबंधित है जैसे दूसरा शब्द पहले शब्द से संबंधित है। पुस्तकालय (Library) : पुस्तकें (Books) :: संग्रहालय (Museum) : ?

  1. A. Building
  2. B. Artefacts
  3. C. People
  4. D. Gallery

Solution

Books are kept in a Library. Similarly, historical objects or Artefacts are kept in a Museum.

Q4. In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Cell: Tissue :: Tissue : ?

निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, दिए गए विकल्पों में से संबंधित शब्द का चयन करें। कोशिका (Cell): ऊतक (Tissue) :: ऊतक (Tissue) : ?

  1. A. Nucleus
  2. B. Molecule
  3. C. Organ
  4. D. Gene

Solution

A group of cells makes up a tissue. A group of tissues makes up an organ.

Q5. In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Freedom: Independence :: Poverty : ?

निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, दिए गए विकल्पों में से संबंधित शब्द का चयन करें। स्वतंत्रता (Freedom): आज़ादी (Independence) :: गरीबी (Poverty) : ?

  1. A. Hunger
  2. B. Wealth
  3. C. Hardship
  4. D. Illness

Solution

Freedom and Independence are synonyms. Poverty and Hardship are related as synonyms/similar conditions.

Q6. In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives: Copper: Wire :: Iron: ?

निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, दिए गए विकल्पों में से संबंधित शब्द का चयन करें: तांबा (Copper): तार (Wire) :: लोहा (Iron): ?

  1. A. Rod
  2. B. Sheet
  3. C. Nail
  4. D. Tool

Solution

Copper is commonly drawn into wires. Iron is commonly forged into nails (following the standard analogy logic provided in the key).

Q7. In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives: Justice: Law :: Medicine:?

निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, दिए गए विकल्पों में से संबंधित शब्द का चयन करें: न्याय (Justice) : कानून (Law) :: चिकित्सा (Medicine) : ?

  1. A. Doctor
  2. B. Hospital
  3. C. Treatment
  4. D. Health

Solution

Law is the system that delivers Justice. Medicine is the system/science that delivers Treatment.

Q8. In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives: Copper: Wire :: Iron: ?

निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, दिए गए विकल्पों में से संबंधित शब्द का चयन करें: तांबा (Copper): तार (Wire) :: लोहा (Iron): ?

  1. A. Rod
  2. B. Sheet
  3. C. Nail
  4. D. Tool

Solution

Copper is commonly drawn into wires. Iron is commonly forged into nails (following the standard analogy logic provided in the key).

Q9. In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives: Justice: Law :: Medicine:?

निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, दिए गए विकल्पों में से संबंधित शब्द का चयन करें: न्याय (Justice) : कानून (Law) :: चिकित्सा (Medicine) : ?

  1. A. Doctor
  2. B. Hospital
  3. C. Treatment
  4. D. Health

Solution

Law is the system that delivers Justice. Medicine is the system/science that delivers Treatment.