Free Analogies MCQs with Answers

843 Analogies MCQs from English, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.

Last updated

843 questions · page 74 of 85

731. Chromite : Chromium : : Ilmenite : ________?

  • A. Limestone
  • B. Cobalt
  • C. Manganese
  • D. Titanium

Explanation: Chromite is an important ore of chromium, while ilmenite is an important ore of titanium. The other minerals are not the principal element represented by ilmenite.

Correct answer: Titanium

732. Quartz : Radio : : Gypsum : _________?

  • A. Glass
  • B. Porcelain
  • C. Cement
  • D. Powder

Explanation: Quartz is used in radio technology, especially in crystal oscillators, while gypsum is widely used in cement manufacture. Glass and porcelain are possible mineral-related products but do not fit the intended pairing.

Correct answer: Cement

733. Court : Justice : : School : _________?

  • A. Teacher
  • B. Student
  • C. Ignorance
  • D. Education

Explanation: A court is an institution associated with justice, while a school is an institution associated with education. Teacher and student are people in a school, not the purpose represented by justice.

Correct answer: Education

734. Bread : Yeast : : Curd : ___________?

  • A. Fungi
  • B. Bacteria
  • C. Germs
  • D. Virus

Explanation: Yeast helps bread rise through fermentation, while bacteria are used to ferment milk into curd. Fungi, germs and viruses are either too general or biologically unsuitable here.

Correct answer: Bacteria

735. Country : President : : State : ___________?

  • A. Governor
  • B. Minister
  • C. Chief Minister
  • D. Citizen

Explanation: A president is the head of a country, while a governor is the constitutional head of a state in a federal system. A chief minister usually heads the state government rather than the state itself.

Correct answer: Governor

736. Hill : Mountain : : Stream : ________?

  • A. River
  • B. Canal
  • C. Glacier
  • D. Avalanche

Explanation: A mountain is a larger or higher landform than a hill, just as a river is a larger watercourse than a stream. A canal is artificial, while a glacier and avalanche are different natural features.

Correct answer: River

737. Import : Export : : Expenditure : ____________?

  • A. Deficit
  • B. Revenue
  • C. Debt
  • D. Tax

Explanation: Import and export are opposing directions of international trade, while expenditure and revenue are opposing directions in financial accounts. Deficit is a possible result of excess expenditure, not its opposite.

Correct answer: Revenue

738. Tile : Mosaic : : Knot : ________?

  • A. Embroidery
  • B. Abacus
  • C. Macrame
  • D. Easle

Explanation: A mosaic is made by arranging small tiles, while macramé is made by arranging or decorating with knots. Embroidery and abacus do not have this material-to-product relationship.

Correct answer: Macrame

739. Fruit : Banana : : Mammal : _________?

  • A. Cow
  • B. Snake
  • C. Fish
  • D. Sparrow

Explanation: A banana is an example of a fruit, and a cow is an example of a mammal. Snake and fish are not mammals, while sparrow is a bird.

Correct answer: Cow

740. Drill : Bore : : Sieve : _________?

  • A. Thresh
  • B. Sift
  • C. Pry
  • D. Rinse

Explanation: A drill is used to bore, and a sieve is used to sift. Thresh, pry and rinse describe different actions or tools.

Correct answer: Sift