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81. Detect analogy : Ebony : Rosewood : Mahogany

  • A. They are trees of temperate regions.
  • B. These are hardwood trees.
  • C. These yield good wood for fuel.
  • D. These are coniferous trees.

Explanation: Ebony, rosewood, and mahogany are valued hardwood trees whose dense timber is used in furniture and fine woodwork. They are not conifers or specifically trees of temperate regions.

Correct answer: These are hardwood trees.

82. Detect analogy : Columbus : : Magellan : Vasco da Gama

  • A. They are ancient astronomers.
  • B. They are ancient sailors.
  • C. They discovered some Asian countries.
  • D. They were the first to design a ship.

Explanation: Columbus, Magellan, and Vasco da Gama were famous early maritime explorers and sailors. They were not ancient astronomers, nor did they design the first ship.

Correct answer: They are ancient sailors.

83. Detect analogy : Arabia : Labrador : Scandinavia

  • A. They are names of island.
  • B. They are Muslim countries.
  • C. They have fine fishing grounds.
  • D. They are names of peninsulas.Standardized & Admissions Tests

Explanation: Arabia, Labrador, and Scandinavia are all names of major peninsulas. They are not all islands or Muslim countries, and their fishing grounds are not the defining connection.

Correct answer: They are names of peninsulas.Standardized & Admissions Tests

84. Detect analogy : Slumber : Drowze : Snooze

  • A. They are medical terms.
  • B. The words are connected with sleep.
  • C. The terms are connected with peace.
  • D. They are first symptoms of somnambulism.

Explanation: Slumber, drowse, and snooze all refer to sleeping or a sleepy state. Somnambulism means sleepwalking, which is not the meaning of these words.

Correct answer: The words are connected with sleep.

85. Detect analogy : Michigam : Baikal : Nicarague

  • A. They are names of lakes.
  • B. They are names of cities
  • C. They are countries of Europe.
  • D. They are good trading centre.History

Explanation: Michigan, Baikal, and Nicaragua are names of lakes, although the first and third are misspelled in the stem. They are not cities or European countries.

Correct answer: They are names of lakes.

86. Detect analogy : Mundas : Gaddis : Shompens

  • A. They are varieties of fedder.
  • B. They are different kinds of pastures.
  • C. They are tribal groups.
  • D. They are good mountaineers.

Explanation: Mundas, Gaddis, and Shompens are names of tribal communities in India. They are not types of pasture or fodder.

Correct answer: They are tribal groups.

87. Detect analogy : Magenta : Fawn : Turquoise

  • A. They are marine ceatures.
  • B. They are migratory birds.
  • C. They are precious and semi-precious stones.
  • D. They are colours.Pakistan Studies Quiz

Explanation: Magenta, fawn, and turquoise are all names of colours. Turquoise can also refer to a gemstone, but in this group the colour usage is the shared feature.

Correct answer: They are colours.Pakistan Studies Quiz

88. Detect analogy : Nissan : Toyota : Isuzu

  • A. These are cities in Japan.
  • B. These are ports in Japan.
  • C. These are cars from Japan.
  • D. These are tele-programmes.

Explanation: Nissan, Toyota, and Isuzu are Japanese automobile manufacturers, commonly represented by the cars they produce. They are not Japanese cities or ports.

Correct answer: These are cars from Japan.

89. Detect analogy : Knot : Watt : Fathom

  • A. The terms are used by sailors.
  • B. The terms are used for installing electricity.
  • C. The terms are connected with rope.
  • D. They are units measurement.Standardized & Admissions Tests

Explanation: A knot, watt, and fathom are all units of measurement: speed, power, and nautical length respectively. Only knot and fathom are especially associated with sailors, while watt is not.

Correct answer: They are units measurement.Standardized & Admissions Tests

90. Detect analogy : Yenisei : Orinoco : Makenzie

  • A. These are small round hills.
  • B. These are sea ports.
  • C. These are names of river.
  • D. These are rich agricultural lands.

Explanation: The Yenisei, Orinoco, and Mackenzie are major rivers. The misspelling “Makenzie” should be “Mackenzie,” but it does not change the intended answer.

Correct answer: These are names of river.