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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 Tests84. 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 Quiz88. 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 Tests90. 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.