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211. Choose analogous pair: Pharaohs : Egypt

  • A. Socrates : Greece
  • B. Kings : India
  • C. Imperator : Rome
  • D. Government : State

Explanation: Pharaohs were rulers of ancient Egypt, just as kings were rulers of India. The relation is a ruling title or class of rulers to the country they governed.

Correct answer: Kings : India

212. Choose analogous pair: Preamble : Constitution

  • A. Word : Dictionary
  • B. Contents : Magazine
  • C. Explanation : Poetry
  • D. Preface : Book

Explanation: A preamble is the introductory section of a constitution, just as a preface is the introductory section of a book. Both pairs match an opening section with the larger work it introduces.

Correct answer: Preface : Book

213. Choose analogous pair: Animal : Menagerie

  • A. Painting : Museum
  • B. Flowers : Pot
  • C. Milk : Glass
  • D. Grapes Bunch

Explanation: A menagerie is a place or collection containing animals, while a museum contains paintings. Both pairs link an item with the institution or collection that houses it.

Correct answer: Painting : Museum

214. Choose analogous pair: Inn : Traveller

  • A. Lodging : Man
  • B. Country : Citizen
  • C. Dormitory : Students
  • D. Ashram : Gurus

Explanation: An inn provides lodging for a traveller, just as a dormitory provides lodging for students. The relation is an accommodation matched with the people who use it.

Correct answer: Dormitory : Students

215. Choose analogous pair: Proscenium : Stage

  • A. Lamp : Table
  • B. Lines : Bed
  • C. Portico : House
  • D. Compass : Needle

Explanation: A proscenium is the frame or front part of a stage, while a portico is a covered entrance or porch of a house. Each first term is an architectural part of the second.

Correct answer: Portico : House

216. Choose analogous pair: Plants : Coal

  • A. Crops : Manure
  • B. Animals : Oil
  • C. Cow : Milk
  • D. Fire : Smoke

Explanation: Ancient plant matter was transformed into coal, while ancient animal matter contributed to the formation of oil. Both pairs link an organic source with a fossil fuel derived from it.

Correct answer: Animals : Oil

217. Choose analogous pair: Introduction : Conclusion

  • A. Salutation : Farewell
  • B. Deposit : Take
  • C. Companion : Scoundrel
  • D. Mingle : Emerge

Explanation: An introduction comes at the beginning and a conclusion at the end. Similarly, a salutation opens a communication, while a farewell brings it to an end.

Correct answer: Salutation : Farewell

218. Choose analogous pair: Termite : Wood

  • A. Neem : Cotton
  • B. Fibre : Jute
  • C. Thread : Cloth
  • D. Moth : Wool

Explanation: A termite damages or feeds on wood, just as a moth damages or feeds on wool. Both pairs match an organism with the material it attacks.

Correct answer: Moth : Wool

219. Choose analogous pair: Rectangle : Cylinder

  • A. Square : Sphere
  • B. Circle : Disc
  • C. Triangle : Cone
  • D. Wall : Room

Explanation: A rectangle can be the axial cross-section of a cylinder, while a triangle can be the axial cross-section of a cone. Thus both pairs connect a two-dimensional shape with a corresponding three-dimensional solid.

Correct answer: Triangle : Cone

220. Choose analogous pair: Parsing : Grammar

  • A. Running : Health
  • B. Praying : God
  • C. Paratrooping : Air Forse
  • D. Cleaning : House

Explanation: Parsing applies grammatical rules to analyse language, while paratrooping is associated with the Air Force. Both pairs connect an activity with the system or organisation governing it.

Correct answer: Paratrooping : Air Forse