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151. Detect analogy : Sweep : Scrub : Wipe

  • A. These are terms connected with rubbing.
  • B. These are games of cards.
  • C. These are terms used by motor mechanics.
  • D. These are terms connected with cleaning.Government

Explanation: Sweep, scrub and wipe are all actions used to clean something, though the method differs in each case. Their common connection is cleaning rather than rubbing specifically.

Correct answer: These are terms connected with cleaning.Government

152. Detect analogy : Chain : Link : Bridge

  • A. They all have hooks.
  • B. They are related with ornaments.
  • C. They join two parts.
  • D. The terms are related with prison.

Explanation: A chain and its links connect sections, while a bridge connects two sides or points. Their shared function is joining separate parts.

Correct answer: They join two parts.

153. Detect analogy : Mars : Mercury : Venus

  • A. They have no opposite motion.
  • B. They are evil planets.
  • C. They are the planets nearest to the earth.
  • D. They have no corresponding lucky stone.

Explanation: Mars, Mercury and Venus are the three planets other than Earth that lie in the inner planetary region and are comparatively close to Earth. The other choices are not recognized astronomical classifications.

Correct answer: They are the planets nearest to the earth.

154. Detect analogy : Analects : Zend Avesta : Torah

  • A. These are places of worship.
  • B. These are three sects of Muslims.
  • C. These are names of religions.
  • D. These are names of religious books.Educational Resources

Explanation: The Analects, Zend Avesta and Torah are religious or philosophical scriptures associated respectively with Confucianism, Zoroastrianism and Judaism. They are books, not places, sects or religions themselves.

Correct answer: These are names of religious books.Educational Resources

155. Detect analogy : Sandstone : Limestone : Coal

  • A. They are formed by metamorphic rocks.
  • B. They are chemical minerals.
  • C. They are found in river beds.
  • D. They are formed in sedimentary rocks.

Explanation: Sandstone, limestone and coal are sedimentary rocks or sedimentary deposits formed through accumulation and compaction of material. They are not metamorphic rocks or exclusively river-bed minerals.

Correct answer: They are formed in sedimentary rocks.

156. Which of the following is the same as Canoe, Raft, Wangan ?

  • A. Dinghy
  • B. Shallot
  • C. canopy
  • D. Submarine

Explanation: A canoe, raft and wangan are all watercraft, and a dinghy belongs to the same category. Shallot and canopy are unrelated, while a submarine is a different kind of vessel.

Correct answer: Dinghy

157. Which of the following is the same as Radium, Polonium, Uranium ?

  • A. Thorium
  • B. Caesium
  • C. Barium
  • D. Strontium

Explanation: Radium, polonium and uranium are radioactive chemical elements. Thorium is also naturally radioactive, whereas caesium, barium and strontium are not the matching general category here.

Correct answer: Thorium

158. Which of the following is the same as Sial, Sima, Mantle ?

  • A. Core
  • B. Asteroid
  • C. Ionosphere
  • D. Comet

Explanation: Sial, Sima and the mantle are divisions or layers of the Earth, and the core is another major internal layer. Asteroids, comets and the ionosphere are not parts of Earth's internal structure.

Correct answer: Core

159. Which of the following is the same as Wrestling, Karate, Boxing ?

  • A. Swimming
  • B. Polo
  • C. Pole vault
  • D. Judo

Explanation: Wrestling, karate and boxing are combat sports involving direct physical opposition. Judo belongs to the same group, whereas swimming, polo and pole vault are not combat sports.

Correct answer: Judo

160. Which of the following is the same as Steel, Bronze, Brass ?

  • A. Calcite
  • B. Magnalium
  • C. Methane
  • D. Zinc

Explanation: Steel, bronze and brass are alloys, meaning mixtures made by combining metals or a metal with another element. Magnalium is also an alloy, while calcite, methane and zinc are not comparable alloys in this list.

Correct answer: Magnalium