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421. Choose analogous pair: Crache : Infants

  • A. School : Pupils
  • B. Bedlam : Lunatics
  • C. Deck : Sailors
  • D. Cottage : Beggar

Explanation: A crèche is a place for infants, while Bedlam historically referred to an institution for mentally ill people, or lunatics. Both pairs link a place with the people cared for or housed there.

Correct answer: Bedlam : Lunatics

422. Choose analogous pair: Badminton : Court

  • A. Hockey : Stick
  • B. Cricket : Bat
  • C. Skating : Rink
  • D. Football : Goal

Explanation: Badminton is played on a court, while skating is performed on a rink. Both pairs connect a sport with its usual playing venue.

Correct answer: Skating : Rink

423. Choose analogous pair: Curtain : Drapery

  • A. Cockroach : Insect
  • B. Bedsheet : Bed
  • C. Pillow : Cushion
  • D. Mat : Floor

Explanation: A curtain is a type of drapery, just as a cockroach is a type of insect. The relationship is specific item to its broader category.

Correct answer: Cockroach : Insect

424. Choose analogous pair: Birds : Aves

  • A. Fish : Water
  • B. Whale : Fish
  • C. Lizard : Insect
  • D. Man : Homo sapiens

Explanation: Aves is the scientific class containing birds, while Homo sapiens is the scientific species name for humans. Each pair gives a common name followed by its scientific classification or name.

Correct answer: Man : Homo sapiens

425. Choose analogous pair: Elevated : Exalted

  • A. Dirty : Filthy
  • B. Disorderly : Unfaithful
  • C. Raise : Commensurate
  • D. Promoted : Excellence

Explanation: Elevated and exalted both mean raised to a higher position or status, just as dirty and filthy both describe being unclean. The remaining pairs do not contain equivalent meanings.

Correct answer: Dirty : Filthy

426. Choose analogous pair: Cells : Cytology

  • A. Worms : Ornithology
  • B. Insects : Entomology
  • C. Diseases : Physiology
  • D. Tissues : Morphology

Explanation: Cytology is the study of cells, just as entomology is the study of insects. Ornithology concerns birds, not worms.

Correct answer: Insects : Entomology

427. Choose analogous pair: Yawn : Boredom

  • A. Anger : Madness
  • B. Dream : Sleep
  • C. Smile : Amusement
  • D. Impatience : Rebellion

Explanation: A yawn commonly indicates boredom, while a smile commonly indicates amusement. Dream and sleep are related, but a dream is not the usual sign of sleep in the same way.

Correct answer: Smile : Amusement

428. Choose analogous pair: Surgeon : Scalpel

  • A. Musician : Instrument
  • B. Carpenter : Cabinet
  • C. Sculptor : Chisel
  • D. Baker : Oven

Explanation: A scalpel is a surgeon’s specialized tool, just as a chisel is a sculptor’s specialized tool. An instrument is too general, while a cabinet is a carpenter’s product.

Correct answer: Sculptor : Chisel

429. Choose analogous pair: Train : Track

  • A. Idea : Brain
  • B. Bullet : Barrel
  • C. Water : Boat
  • D. Fame : Television

Explanation: A train travels along a track, just as a bullet travels through a barrel. A brain may contain ideas, but it does not serve as their travel route.

Correct answer: Bullet : Barrel

430. Choose analogous pair: Knife : Chopper

  • A. Walking : Fitness
  • B. Swim : Float
  • C. Scissors : Cloth
  • D. Quilt : Blanket

Explanation: A chopper is a type of knife, just as a quilt is a type of blanket. The other options show actions or materials rather than a type-and-category relationship.

Correct answer: Quilt : Blanket