Analogy means ‘correspondence’(x:y::a:b). In the questions based on analogy, a particular relationship is given and another similar relationship has to be identified from the alternatives provided. Analogy tools are therefore meant to test one’s ability to reason -how far you are able to compare and comprehend the relationship that exists between two objects, things or figures. Verbal analogy measures the ability to understand the relationship between two given words or group of letters, presented in abbreviated form. See the following example. Moon : Satellite :: Earth : Planet This abbreviated form conveys the idea that moon is related to satellite in the same way as the earth is related to planet. Look for the Kinds of Relationship There are many possibilities in establishing a relationship. Here are some useful points on the basic general knowledge required for the test.
Country and Currency
- India-Rupee
- US-Dollar
- UAE-Dirham
- USA-Dollar
- Turkey-Lira
- Germany-Mark
- Japan-Yen
- Greece-Drachma
- Argentina-Peso
- Russia-Rouble
Country and Capital/Famous Place
- India-Delhi
- Nepal- Kathmandu
- USA-Washington
- Bhutan-Thimphu
- Austria – Vienna
- Canada – Ottawa
- Japan – Tokyo
- China – Beijing
- Russia – Moscow
- Australia – Canberra
- UK – London
- Iran – Tehran
- Egypt-Cairo
- Greece-Athens
- Bangladesh-Dhaka
Male and Female
- Son : Daughter : : Nephew : Niece
- Drone – Bee
- Lion -Lioness
- Dog –Bitch
- Stag – Doe
- Gentleman – Lady
- Tiger – Tigress
- Horse – Mare
- Uncle – Aunt
Animal and Young One
Cat – Kitten : : Dog – Puppy
Kitten is the young one of a Cat and Puppy is the young one of a Dog.
- Butterfly – Caterpillar
- Lion – Cub
- Cow – Calf
- Man – Child
- Duck – Duckling
- Pig – Piglet
- Frog – Tadpole
- Stallion – Colt
- Hen- Chicken
- Sheep-Lamb
- Horse- Pony
- Swa-Cygnet
Animal and Sound
- Insect – Whine, Hum, Buzz
- Human – Cocks, Crow
- Birds – Caw, Quack, Scream
- Deer – Bell
- Dogs – Bark
- Dolphins – Click
- Donkeys – Bray
- Doves – Coo
- Ducks – Quack
- Eagles – Scream
- Elephants – Trumpet, Roar
- Flies – Buzz, Hum
- Foxes – Bark, Yelp, Simper
- Frogs – Croak
- Giraffes – Bleat
- Goats – Bleat
- Geese – Cackle, Quack
- Grasshoppers – Chirp
- Hamsters – Squeak
- Hares – Squeak
- Hens – Cackle, Cluck
- Hogs – Grunt
- Horses – Neigh, Snort, Whinny, Nicker
- Hummingbirds – Hum
- Hyenas – Laugh, Scream
- Jackals – Howl
- Kangaroos – Chortle
Animal and Keeping Place (Dwelling Place)
- Spider – Web
- Bird – Nest
- Pig – Sty
- Eskimo – Igloo
- Bee – Hive
- Nun – Convent
- Lion – Den
- Knight – Mansion
- Hare – Burrow
- Gypsy – Caravan
- Mouse – Hole
- Cow – Byre / Pen
- Peasant – Cottage
- Monk – Monastery
- Eagle – Eyrie
- Lunatic – Asylum
- Horse – Stable
- Convict – Prison
- King – Palace
- Soldier – Barracks
- Owl – Barn
Worker and Product
Example:
Carpenter – Furniture :: Mason – Wall
(Carpetner makes furniture and a mason builds a wall.)
- Author – Book
- Editor – Newspaper
- Architect – Design
- Farmer – Crop
- Butcher – Meat
- Judge – Justice
- Chef – Food
- Poet – Poem
- Choreographer – Ballet
- Teacher – Education
- Cobbler – Shoes
- Tailor – Clothes
Worker and Tool Relationship
Example:
Woodcutter – Axe :: Soldier – Gun
(Axe is the tool used by a woodcutter, likewise a soldier uses a gun.)
- Author – Pen
- Doctor – Stethoscope
- Astronomer – Telescope
- Farmer – Plough
- Barber – Scissors
- Gardener – Harrow
- Butcher – Chopper
- Painter – Brush
- Blacksmith – Anvil
- Sculptor – Chisel
- Bricklayer – Trowel
- Surgeon – Scalpel
- Carpenter – Saw
- Tailor – Needle
- Cobbler – Awl
Tool and Action
Example:
Pen – Write :: Knife – Cut
(Pen is used for writing and knife is used for cutting.)
- Axe – Grind
- Spade – Dig
- Auger – Bore
- Shovel – Scoop
- Chisel – Carve
- Spoon – Feed
- Gun – Shoot
- Spanner – Grip
- Loudspeaker – Amplify
- Steering – Drive
- Microscope – Magnify
- Sword – Slaughter
- Oar – Row
Worker and Working Place
Example:
Farmer – Field :: Doctor – Hospital
(A farmer works in a field while a doctor works in a hospital.)
- Artist – Theatre
- Pilot – Cockpit
- Actor – Stage
- Sailor – Ship
- Clerk – Office
- Scientist – Laboratory
- Driver – Cabin
- Teacher – School
- Engineer – Site
- Umpire – Pitch
- Lawyer – Court
- Worker – Factory
- Mechanic – Garage
- Warrior – Battlefield
Product and Raw Material
Example:
Cloth – Fibre :: Petrol – Crude Oil
(Cloth is made from fibre and petrol is extracted from crude oil.)
- Book – Paper
- Omelette – Egg
- Butter – Milk
- Paper – Pulp
- Furniture – Wood
- Road – Asphalt
- Fabric – Yarn
- Rubber – Latex
- Jaggery – Sugarcane
- Shoes – Leather
- Metal – Ore
- Sack – Jute
- Oil – Seed
Quantity and Unit
Example:
Length – Metre :: Distance – Light Year
(Metre is the unit of length and light year is the unit of distance.)
- Angle – Radian
- Power – Watt
- Current – Ampere
- Pressure – Pascal
- Energy – Joule
- Resistance – Ohm
- Force – Newton
- Time – Second
- Mass – Kilogram
- Volume – Litre
- Potential – Volt
- Work – Joule
Instrument and Measurement
Example:
Barometer – Pressure :: Speedometer – Speed
(Barometer measures pressure and speedometer measures speed.)
- Ammeter – Current
- Rain Gauge – Rainfall
- Anemometer – Wind Velocity
- Screw Gauge – Thickness
- Balance – Mass
- Seismograph – Earthquakes
- Hygrometer – Humidity
- Sphygmomanometer – Blood Pressure
- Thermometer – Temperature
Sport and Place of Playing
- Badminton – Court
- Boxing – Ring
- Race – Track
- Tennis – Court
- Skating – Rink
- Athletics – Stadium
- Hockey – Ground
- Wrestling – Arena
- Cricket – Pitch
- Exercise – Gymnasium
Study and Topic
Example:
Botany – Plants :: Ornithology – Birds
(Botany is the study of plants and ornithology is the study of birds.)
- Anthropology – Man
- Orography – Mountains
- Astrology – Future
- Palaeontology – Fossils
- Conchology – Shells
- Pedology – Soil
- Cardiology – Heart
- Pathology – Diseases
- Entomology – Insects
- Semantics – Language
- Haematology – Blood
- Seismology – Earthquakes
- Nephrology – Kidney
- Taxonomy – Classification
- Oology – Eggs
- Zoology – Animals
Word and Synonym
Example:
Mend – Repair :: House – Home
- Abode – Dwelling
- Fierce – Violent
- Abduct – Kidnap
- Happy – Glad
- Ban – Prohibition
- Presage – Predict
- Blend – Mix
- Solicit – Request
- Brim – Edge
- Substitute – Replace
- Dissipate – Squander
- Aborigine – Native
Word and Antonym
Example:
Ignore – Notice :: Friend – Foe
- Advance – Retreat
- Gentle – Harsh
- Best – Worst
- Gradual – Abrupt
- Cruel – Kind
- Initial – Final
- Chaos – Peace
- Kindle – Extinguish
- Create – Destroy
- Lend – Borrow
- Cordial – Hostile
- Robust – Weak
- Deep – Shallow
- Sink – Float
Word and Intensity
Example:
Anger – Rage :: Joy – Ecstasy
(Rage is a greater degree of anger and ecstasy is a greater degree of joy.)
- Crime – Sin
- Refuse – Deny
- Error – Blunder
- Unhappy – Sad
- Quarrel – War
- Wish – Desire
- Sink – Drown
- Famous – Renowned
Practice Question Set-1
Directions: In each of the following questions there is a certain relation between the two given words on one side of (: 🙂 and one word is given on the other side of : : while another word is to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relation with this word as the words of the given pair. Choose the correct alternative.
Q1. Girl : Beautiful : : Boy : ?
(1) Smart
(2) Heroic
(3) Courageous
(4) Handsome
(5) None of these
Q2. Anatomy : Zoology : : Paediatrics : ?
(1) Chemistry
(2) Medicine
(3) Palaeontology
(4) Mechanics
(5) None of these
Q3. Matricide : Mother : : Homicide : ?
(1) Human being
(2) Children
(3) Father
(4) Apes
(5) None of these
Q4. Microphone : Loud : : Microscope : ?
(1) Increase
(2) Investigate
(3) Examine
(4) Magnify
(5) None of these
Q5. Line : Square : : Arc : ?
(1) Ring
(2) Sphere
(3) Circle
(4) Ball
(5) None of these
Q6. Meat : Vegetarian : : Liquor : ?
(1) Insane
(2) Introvert
(3) Teetotaller
(4) Foolish
(5) None of these
Q7. Tuberculosis : Lungs : : Cataract : ?
(1) Ear
(2) Throat
(3) Skin
(4) Eye
(5) None of these
Q8. Professor : Lecture : : Doctor : ?
(1) Hospital
(2) Disease
(3) Medicine
(4) Patient
(5) None of these
Q9. Victory : Encouragement : : Failure : ?
(1) Sadness
(2) Defeat
(3) Anger
(4) Frustration
(5) None of these
Q10. Doctor : Diagnosis : : Judge : ?
(1) Court
(2) Punishment
(3) Lawyer
(4) Judgement
(5) None of these
Directions:
The following questions consist of two words that have a certain relationship between each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words.
Q11. Restaurant : Menu
(1) Library : Catalogue
(2) Journal : Newspaper
(3) Book : Encyclopaedia
(4) College : Account
(5) None of these
Q12. Heart : Cardiology
(1) Brain : Psychology
(2) History : Histology
(3) Civics : Polity
(4) Fossils : Palaeontology
(5) None of these
Q13. Soldier : Regiment
(1) Flower : Bunch
(2) Drop : Ocean
(3) Sailor : Crew
(4) Deer : Jungle
(5) None of these
Q14. Acoustic : Sound
(1) Mathematics : Geometry
(2) Radio : Song
(3) Pathology : Disease
(4) Communication : Phone
(5) None of these
Q15. Yen : Currency
(1) Brass : Metal
(2) Hen : Poultry
(3) Paper : Book
(4) Karnataka : State
(5) None of these
Q16. Bird : Wings
(1) Whale : Water
(2) Dog : Lungs
(3) Car : Wheels
(4) Pen : Paper
(5) None of these
Q17. Aspirin : Headache
(1) Amoeba : Dysentery
(2) Acid : Burns
(3) Quinine : Malaria
(4) Iron : Anemia
(5) None of these
Q18. Sprain : Fracture
(1) Cool : Cold
(2) Accident : Death
(3) Pneumonia : Fever
(4) Fall : Slip
(5) None of these
Q19. Ampere : Current
(1) Sound : Wave
(2) Speed : Time
(3) Distance : Kilometre
(4) Ohm : Resistance
(5) None of these
Q20. Muslims : Quran
(1) Hindus : Temple
(2) Sikhs : Avesta
(3) Christians : Christ
(4) Jews : Torah
(5) None of these
Directions:
In each of the following questions, the first two words have a definite relationship. Choose one word out of the given four alternatives which will fill in the blank space and show the same relationship with the third word as between the first two.
Q21. Soap is related to Wash in the same way as Broom is related to ______
(1) Clean
(2) Dust
(3) Sweep
(4) Floor
(5) None of these
Q22. Happiness is related to Sorrow in the same way as Comfort is related to ______
(1) Hardship
(2) Rest
(3) Poverty
(4) Difficulty
(5) None of these
Q23. Bicycle is to Pedal as Boat is to ______
(1) Steering
(2) Water
(3) Oar
(4) Sail
(5) None of these
Q24. Hygrometer is to Humidity as Sphygmomanometer is to ______
(1) Pressure
(2) Blood Pressure
(3) Precipitation
(4) Heartbeat
(5) None of these
Q25. Drama is related to Scene in the same way as Book is related to ______
(1) Story
(2) Page
(3) Chapter
(4) Author
(5) None of these
Answers Key Set-1
| Q.No. | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | (4) |
| 2 | (2) |
| 3 | (1) |
| 4 | (4) |
| 5 | (3) |
| 6 | (3) |
| 7 | (4) |
| 8 | (3) |
| 9 | (4) |
| 10 | (4) |
| 11 | (1) |
| 12 | (4) |
| 13 | (3) |
| 14 | (3) |
| 15 | (4) |
| 16 | (3) |
| 17 | (3) |
| 18 | (1) |
| 19 | (4) |
| 20 | (4) |
| 21 | (3) |
| 22 | (1) |
| 23 | (3) |
| 24 | (2) |
| 25 | (3) |
Explanatory Answers Set-1
Explanatory Answers Set-1
1.
“Beautiful” describes the quality of prettiness in girls, while “Handsome” describes the quality of prettiness in boys.
2.
Anatomy is a branch of Zoology. Likewise, Paediatrics is a branch of Medicine.
3.
Matricide is the killing of one’s mother. Similarly, Homicide is the killing of a human being.
4.
A microphone makes sound louder, while a microscope magnifies an object.
5.
The first is a part of the second.
6.
A vegetarian never eats meat. Similarly, a teetotaller never drinks liquor.
7.
Tuberculosis is a disease of the lungs. Similarly, cataract is a disease of the eye.
8.
A professor delivers lectures to students. Similarly, a doctor gives medicine to patients.
9.
Victory leads to encouragement, whereas failure leads to frustration.
10.
The function of a doctor is to diagnose a disease, and the function of a judge is to give judgement.
11.
A menu gives the list of items available in a restaurant. Similarly, a catalogue gives the list of books available in a library.
12.
The study of the heart is called Cardiology. Similarly, the study of fossils is called Palaeontology.
13.
A group of soldiers is called a regiment. Similarly, a group of sailors is called a crew.
14.
Acoustics is the science of sound. Similarly, Pathology is the study of diseases.
15.
Yen is a currency. Similarly, Karnataka is a state.
16.
Wings help a bird to move. Similarly, wheels help a car to move.
17.
Aspirin is used to cure headache. Similarly, Quinine is used to cure malaria.
18.
The second is a more intensive form of the first.
19.
Ampere is the unit of current. Similarly, Ohm is the unit of resistance.
20.
The Quran is the holy book of Muslims. Similarly, the Torah is the holy book of Jews.
21.
The second denotes the function of the first.
22.
The given words are opposites of each other.
23.
The second is the tool used to move the first.
24.
A Hygrometer is an instrument used to measure humidity. Similarly, a Sphygmomanometer is used to measure blood pressure.
25.
The second is a unit or component of the first.
Practice Question Set-2
Directions: There is a certain relation between two given Words/Numbers/Alphabets on one side of (::) and one Word/Number/Alphabet is given on the other side of (::), while another Word/Number/Alphabet is to be found from the given alternatives having the same relation with this Word/Number/Alphabet as the given pair. Select the correct alternative.
Q1. Iron : Copper :: Zinc : ?
(1) Ceramic
(2) Carbon
(3) Silver
(4) Coke
(5) None of these
Q2. Menu : Food :: Catalogue : ?
(1) Rack
(2) Newspaper
(3) Library
(4) Books
(5) None of these
Q3. Botany : Plant :: Entomology : ?
(1) Snakes
(2) Insects
(3) Birds
(4) Germs
(5) None of these
Q4. Gun : Shoot :: Axe : ?
(1) Grind
(2) Grip
(3) Magnify
(4) Feed
(5) None of these
Q5. Anaemia : Blood :: Anarchy : ?
(1) Lawlessness
(2) Government
(3) Monarchy
(4) Disorder
(5) None of these
Q6. Mountain : Valley :: Genius : ?
(1) Brain
(2) Idiot
(3) Think
(4) Intelligence
(5) None of these
Q7. House : Garbage :: Ore : ?
(1) Rubbish
(2) Gangue
(3) Sand
(4) Dregs
(5) None of these
Q8. King : Throne :: Rider : ?
(1) Seat
(2) Horse
(3) Saddle
(4) Chair
(5) None of these
Q9. Imprison : Jail :: Exile : ?
(1) Country
(2) Depart
(3) Banish
(4) Punishment
(5) None of these
Q10. Reluctant : Keen :: Remarkable : ?
(1) Usual
(2) Restrained
(3) Striking
(4) Evocative
(5) None of these
Q11. 21 : 3 :: 574 : ?
(1) 23
(2) 82
(3) 97
(4) 113
(5) None of these
Q12. 335 : 216 :: 987 : ?
(1) 867
(2) 868
(3) 872
(4) 888
(5) None of these
Q13. 149 : 238 :: 159 : ?
(1) 169
(2) 248
(3) 261
(4) 268
(5) None of these
Q14. 68 : 130 :: ? : 350
(1) 210
(2) 216
(3) 222
(4) 240
(5) None of these
Q15. 8 : 28 :: 27 : ?
(1) 55
(2) 63
(3) 64
(4) 65
(5) None of these
Q16. 9 : 80 :: 100 : ?
(1) 901
(2) 1009
(3) 9889
(4) 9999
(5) None of these
Q17. 7584 : 5362 :: 4673 : ?
(1) 2367
(2) 2451
(3) 2531
(4) 4521
(5) None of these
Q18. 3265 : 4376 :: 4673 : ?
(1) 2154
(2) 3562
(3) 5487
(4) 5784
(5) None of these
Q19. 25 : 37 :: 49 : ?
(1) 41
(2) 56
(3) 60
(4) 65
(5) None of these
Q20. 5 : 124 :: 7 : ?
(1) 125
(2) 248
(3) 342
(4) 343
(5) None of these
Q21. MAD : JXA :: RUN : ?
(1) ORK
(2) OSQ
(3) PRJ
(4) UXQ
(5) None of these
Q22. CAT : DDY :: BIG : ?
(1) CLL
(2) CLM
(3) CML
(4) CEP
(5) None of these
Q23. COMPUTER : fqprxvht :: LANGUAGE : ?
(1) oxpixdig
(2) ocqicyig
(3) ocqixcjg
(4) ocqixcig
(5) None of these
Q24. FILM : ADGH :: MILK : ?
(1) ADGF
(2) HDGE
(3) HDGF
(4) HEGF
(5) None of these
Q25. corden : zrogbq :: ? : pxivro
(1) mulmul
(2) sulsul
(3) munmun
(4) srspql
(5) None of these
Q26. GHF : CDB :: EFD : ?
(1) ABJ
(2) CBD
(3) IJH
(4) AJB
(5) AKB
Q27. AKJ : GNH :: EMD : ?
(1) CLB
(2) CLD
(3) AKB
(4) EMF
(5) CDB
Q28. HNP : PDA :: DLP : ?
(1) PJG
(2) CDP
(3) CLP
(4) PME
(5) PHE
Q29. AFHO : GBDM :: CHFM : ?
(1) GBLD
(2) GBJO
(3) GPLD
(4) GBDM
(5) IBDE
Q30. AOE : ? :: GMA : NKM
(1) KLM
(2) KLF
(3) OBM
(4) KLO
(5) KMN
Q31. ABSORPTION : ROSBANOITP :: VISUALIZER : ?
(1) AUSIVREILZ
(2) VUAISREZIL
(3) AUSIVREZIL
(4) UASIVERZIL
Q32. SLOW : MPTX :: CAUGHT : ?
(1) WVHIUV
(2) BDHIUV
(3) BDIUVH
(4) DBVHIU
Q33. 16 : 224 :: ?
(1) 20 : 400
(2) 22 : 440
(3) 25 : 650
(4) 17 : 289
Q34. CROW : XILD :: SPONGE : ?
(1) HKLPRV
(2) HKLMSY
(3) HKLMTV
(4) FJLMTV
Q35. 5 : 75 :: ?
(1) 6 : 36
(2) 8 : 192
(3) 9 : 343
(4) 7 : 83
Q36. ZODIAC : DOZCAI :: MISTER : ?
(1) NITUFS
(2) SFUTJN
(3) SMIRTE
(4) SIMRET
Q37. 14 : 588 :: ?
(1) 20 : 980
(2) 12 : 666
(3) 18 : 972
(4) 11 : 344
Q38. VOWEL : ZPAFP :: FRICK : ?
(1) JVJGO
(2) OGMVH
(3) JVMGO
(4) JVGOK
Q39. BEST : WVHE :: CROP : ?
(1) PRUM
(2) SRVG
(3) SRUF
(4) RTUF
Q40. 7 : 198 :: ?
(1) 6 : 72
(2) 9 : 162
(3) 5 : 240
(4) 8 : 228
Q41. PORCH : IDSPQ :: MOIST : ?
(1) OMITS
(2) UTJQO
(3) UTJPN
(4) OPJTU
Q42. JEALOUSY : LAYSEJUO :: FUSEWIRE : ?
(1) REWISEFU
(2) ESERUFIW
(3) EEFIRSUW
(4) ESUFERIW
Q43. ACTION : TCANOI :: BOTTLE : ?
(1) EBLOTT
(2) TOBELT
(3) OBTTEL
(4) ELTTOB
Q44. 84 : 72 :: ?
(1) 64 : 56
(2) 68 : 54
(3) 76 : 62
(4) 77 : 64
Q45. RUBBER : BURREB :: CATTLE : ?
(1) ACTTEL
(2) TACELT
(3) ELTTAC
(4) TACTLE
Q46. FEEDBACK : DEABEFKC :: HIGHLAND : ?
(1) HGIHDNAL
(2) HGALIHDN
(3) ALHGDNIH
(4) IHHGALDN
Q47. 48 : 60 :: ?
(1) 78 : 94
(2) 64 : 72
(3) 86 : 100
(4) 98 : 114
Q48. (2, 3, 25) : ?
(1) (9, 11, 81)
(2) (7, 11, 169)
(3) (15, 17, 400)
(4) (19, 23, 441)
Q49. 19 : 171 :: 9 : ?
(1) 81
(2) 49
(3) 86
(4) 98
Q50. 531 : 441 :: 3114 : ?
(1) 5201
(2) 2151
(3) 8610
(4) 9014
Answers Key Set-2
- (3)
- (4)
- (2)
- (1)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (3)
- (3)
- (1)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
- (4)
- (2)
- (4)
- (4)
- (3)
- (1)
- (1)
- (3)
- (3)
- (1)
- (1)
- (3)
- (1)
- (2)
- (5)
- (3)
- (2)
- (2)
- (3)
- (2)
- (4)
- (3)
- (1)
- (3)
- (4)
- (3)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (3)
- (2)
- (1)
- (2)
Classification
Classification refers to categorization, the process in which ideas and objects are recognized, differentiated, and understood.
There are five types of Classification questions generally asked in examinations:
- Numeric Based
- Alphabet Based
- Mixed Type (Alphabet–Numeric)
- General Intelligence
- Pair Type Odd Man Out
I. Numeric Based Classification
All questions are based on numbers. The pattern may involve:
- Prime numbers
- Even/Odd numbers
- Composite numbers
- Squares
- Cubes
- Multiplication
- Division
Four options follow the same pattern, while one does not belong to the group.
Example 1
Q1. Which number does not belong to the group?
(a) 19
(b) 17
(c) 13
(d) 27
(e) 37
Answer: (d)
Explanation: All others are prime numbers, whereas 27 is not.
Example 2
(a) 52
(b) 39
(c) 91
(d) 117
(e) 27
Answer: (e)
Explanation: All numbers except 27 are multiples of 13.
Example 3
(a) 4
(b) 36
(c) 16
(d) 64
(e) 84
Answer: (e)
Explanation: All others are perfect squares.
Example 4
(a) 15
(b) 25
(c) 30
(d) 35
(e) 12
Answer: (e)
Explanation: All others are divisible by 5.
Practice Questions
Q1.
(a) 12
(b) 21
(c) 51
(d) 72
(e) 82
Q2.
(a) 24
(b) 32
(c) 27
(d) 36
(e) 15
Q3.
(a) 56
(b) 35
(c) 49
(d) 42
(e) 51
Q4.
(a) 343
(b) 64
(c) 75
(d) 27
(e) 216
Answers
Q1. (e) — All are divisible by 3 except 82.
Q2. (b) — All are divisible by 3 except 32.
Q3. (e) — All are divisible by 7 except 51.
Q4. (c) — All are cubes except 75.
II. Alphabet Based Classification
Questions are based on alphabetical patterns and relationships.
Practice Questions
Q1.
(a) BE
(b) GJ
(c) LO
(d) QT
(e) US
Q2.
(a) AD
(b) EI
(c) JN
(d) OS
(e) TX
Q3.
(a) PQR
(b) CDE
(c) HIJ
(d) KLM
(e) TSU
Q4.
(a) EVW
(b) FUV
(c) JQR
(d) LOP
(e) STV
Answers
Q1. Answer: (e)
There are two letters between the given pair in all options except (e).
Q2. Answer: (a)
There are four letters between the pair in all options except (a).
Q3. Answer: (e)
All others contain letters in continuous alphabetical order.
Q4. Answer: (e)
In all other options, the 2nd and 3rd letters are consecutive; option (e) does not follow the pattern.
III. Mixed Type (Alphabet–Numeric)
These questions combine letters and numbers.
Q1.
(a) BY27
(b) GH15
(c) LM25
(d) QT35
(e) US40
Answer: (d)
Explanation: Sum of alphabetical positions equals the number in all options except (d).
Q2.
(a) A2D
(b) E12Q
(c) C11N
(d) O5T
(e) T6Y
Answer: (d)
Explanation: Numerical difference of letters follows the same pattern except in (d).
Q3.
(a) PQR17
(b) CDE4
(c) HIJ9
(d) KLM12
(e) TSU18
Answer: (a)
Explanation: Numerical value of the middle letter matches the given number pattern except (a).
Q4.
(a) EVW17
(b) FUV15
(c) JQR7
(d) LOP4
(e) SHV12
Answer: (e)
Explanation: Difference between the first and second letters follows the same rule except (e).
IV. General Intelligence Classification
These questions are based on:
- Objects
- Cities
- Colours
- Places
- General Knowledge
- Vocabulary
Q1.
(a) Sitar
(b) Guitar
(c) Sarod
(d) Violin
(e) Flute
Answer: (e)
Explanation: All others are played using hands, while a flute is played using the mouth.
Q2.
(a) Jupiter
(b) Mars
(c) Earth
(d) Uranium
(e) Moon
Answer: (d)
Explanation: Uranium is a metal; others are celestial bodies.
Q3.
(a) Wood
(b) Table
(c) Chair
(d) Sofa
(e) Bench
Answer: (a)
Explanation: Others are objects made from wood.
Q4.
(a) Blue
(b) Red
(c) Yellow
(d) Violet
(e) Grey
Answer: (e)
Explanation: Grey is not a rainbow colour.
Q5.
(a) April
(b) July
(c) September
(d) November
(e) June
Answer: (b)
Explanation: July has 31 days; others have 30 days.
V. Pair Type Odd Man Out
Questions are based on relationships between pairs.
Q1.
(a) Car – Road
(b) Ship – Sea
(c) Aeroplane – Pilot
(d) Rocket – Space
(e) Train – Track
Answer: (c)
Explanation: All others show vehicle and route/place, whereas Pilot is a person.
Q2.
(a) IKL : MPO
(b) EGH : ITS
(c) UWX : YDC
(d) PRS : TLH
(e) SUV : HFE
Answer: (d)
Explanation: In all other pairs, the last two letters are opposite letters of each other; option (d) does not follow the pattern.
Practice Test-1
Q1. (1) Ladder (2) Staircase (3) Bridge
(4) Escalator (5) Lift
Q2. (1) Nephrology (2) Entomology (3) Astrology
(4) Mycology (5) Pathology
Q3. (1) Swimming (2) Breathing (3) Walking
(4) Dancing (5) Playing
Q4. (1) Arrow (2) Missile (3) Sword
(4) Bullet (5) Spear
Q5. (1) Biscuit (2) Chocolate (3) Cake
(4) Bread (5) Pastry
Q6. (1) Tortoise (2) Snail (3) Turtle
(4) Spider (5) Oyster
Q7. (1) Virgo (2) Pisces (3) Libra
(4) Sagittarius (5) Orion
Q8. (1) Japan (2) India (3) Sri Lanka
(4) New Zealand (5) Malagasy
Q9. (1) Producer (2) Director (3) Investor
(4) Financier (5) Entrepreneur
Q10.(1) Chariot (2) Car (3) Bus
(4) Wagon (5) Sledge
Q11.(1) Crow (2) Pigeon (3) Parrot
(4) Butterfly (5) Peacock
Q12.(1) Hepatitis (2) Tetanus (3) Cancer
(4) Conjunctivitis (5) Measles
Q13.(1) Fox (2) Wolf (3) Jackal
(4) Deer (5) Panther
Q14.(1) Nitrogen (2) Oxygen (3) Carbon dioxide
(4) Phosphorus (5) Hydrogen
Q15.(1) Man (2) Mother (3) Sister
(4) Father (5) Brother
Q16.(1) EWZQ (2) OSLS (3) GFKD
(4) VSPM (5) QBTV
Q17.(1) 26Z (2) 24X (3) 22V
(4) 20S (5) 18R
Q18.(1) BTR (2) CTR (3) DTR
(4) ETR (5) FTR
Q19.(1) NOOP (2) HIIJ (3) PQQR
(4) UVVX (5) XYYZ
Q20.(1) TYN (2) BFD (3) MQO
(4) LPN (5) QUS
Q21.(1) BCD (2) HIJ (3) MNP
(4) TUV (5) WXY
Q22.(1) MNO (2) CDE (3) GHI
(4) PQR (5) STU
Q23.(1) BEH (2) ILO (3) NQT
(4) GHK (5) RUX
Q24.(1) TAN (2) RAE (3) UCT
(4) AWS (5) YSX
Q25.(1) 135 (2) 286 (3) 371
(4) 591 (5) 719
Answers Key:
- (3) 2. (3) 3. (2) 4. (3) 5. (2)
- (4) 7. (5) 8. (2) 9. (2) 10. (5)
- (4) 12. (2) 13. (4) 14. (4) 15. (1)
- (2) 17. (4) 18. (4) 19. (4) 20. (1)
- (3) 22. (4) 23. (4) 24. (5) 25. (2)
Explanatory Answers – Practice Test-1
- All except Bridge are used for up and down movement.
- All except Astrology are connected with Biology.
- Breathing is the only natural action.
- All except Sword strike the target from a distance.
- All except Chocolate are baked items.
- All except Spider have hard protective shells.
- All except Orion are zodiac signs, while Orion is a constellation.
- All except India are islands, while India is a peninsula.
- All except Director spend money.
- All except Sledge have wheels.
- All except Butterfly are birds, whereas Butterfly is an insect.
- All except Tetanus are diseases caused by viruses, while Tetanus is caused by bacteria.
- All except Deer are flesh-eating animals.
- All others are gases.
- All other words define some relationship.
- No letter is repeated in any other group.
- In all other options, the number denotes the position of the letter in the English alphabet.
- No other group has a vowel.
- All other groups contain three consecutive letters with the second letter repeated twice.
- In all other options, there are three alternate letters.
- In all others, the letters are consecutive.
- All except option (4) are consecutive letters ending with a vowel.
- In all other groups, there are two letters between the 1st & 2nd letters and also between the 2nd & 3rd letters.
- In all others, a meaningful word can be formed by the letters.
- In all others, the numbers are odd numbers.
Practice Set-2
Direction (Q.1 to 25): Given below are five alternatives. Four of them are alike in a certain way and form a group. Find the one that does not belong to that group.
Q1. (1) Painting (2) Art (3) Sculpture (4) Drawing (5) Music Q2. (1) Mountain (2) Plateau (3) Valley (4) Peak (5) Hill Q3. (1) Dynamics (2) Mechanics (3) Electronics (4) Optics (5) Physics Q4. (1) Consumer (2) Customer (3) Buyer (4) Purchaser (5) Retailer Q5. (1) Jasmine (2) Coriander (3) Lotus (4) Lily (5) Rose Q6. (1) Moth (2) Bee (3) Lizard (4) Cockroach (5) Aphid Q7. (1) Kiwi (2) Eagle (3) Emu (4) Penguin (5) Ostrich Q8. (1) Swimming (2) Diving (3) Driving (4) Sailing (5) Fishing Q9. (1) Pupil (2) Iris (3) Cornea (4) Medulla (5) Retina Q10. (1) Sahara (2) Thar (3) Gobi (4) Sunderbans (5) Kalahari Q11. (1) Skull (2) Pelvis (3) Fibula (4) Appendix (5) Vertebra Q12. (1) Cap (2) Turban (3) Helmet (4) Veil (5) Hat Q13. (1) Snore (2) Slumber (3) Yawn (4) Doze (5) Dream Q14. (1) Epicentre (2) Seismology (3) Focus (4) Crater (5) Richter Scale Q15. (1) Curious (2) Humour (3) Wise (4) Angry (5) Mighty Q16. (1) Flat (2) Bungalow (3) House (4) Temple (5) Palace Q17. (1) Sweet (2) Cold (3) Sour (4) Bitter (5) Salty Q18. (1) Paper (2) Pencil (3) Eraser (4) Ink (5) Sharpener Q19. (1) Cotton (2) Rice (3) Wheat (4) Gram (5) Barley Q20. (1) Cricket (2) Baseball (3) Football (4) Billiards (5) Badminton Q21. (1) 17 (2) 44 (3) 21 (4) 66 (5) 19 Q22. (1) DFI (2) MOQ (3) BDG (4) RTW (5) IKN Q23. (1) 341 (2) 679 (3) 385 (4) 495 (5) 561 Q24. (1) 250 (2) 150 (3) 125 (4) 116 (5) 105 Q25. (1) BdE (2) XpD (3) HQu (4) MkV (5) PtZ
Answers Key – Practice Set-2
1. (5) 2. (3) 3. (5) 4. (5) 5. (2) 6. (3) 7. (2) 8. (3) 9. (4) 10. (4) 11. (4) 12. (4) 13. (3) 14. (4) 15. (5) 16. (4) 17. (2) 18. (4) 19. (1) 20. (4) 21. (3) 22. (2) 23. (2) 24. (4) 25. (3)
Explanatory Answers – Practice Set-2
- Except Music, all others can be seen whereas music is heard.
- All except Valley are elevated landforms.
- All others are branches of Physics.
- All other terms refer to a person who buys something.
- All except Coriander are flowers.
- All except Lizard are insects.
- All except Eagle are flightless birds.
- All except Driving are activities performed in water.
- All except Medulla are parts of the eye, while medulla is a part of the brain.
- All except Sunderbans are deserts, while Sunderbans is a delta.
- All except Appendix are bones, while appendix is an organ.
- All except Veil cover the head, while a veil covers the face.
- All except Yawn are actions associated with sleep.
- All except Crater are associated with earthquakes.
- All others are related to a state of mind or sense.
- Except Temple, all are places for living.
- Except Cold, all others refer to taste.
- Except Ink, all others are solids.
- Except Cotton, all others are edible.
- All except Billiards are outdoor games.
- In all other numbers, the sum of the digits is even.
- In all other groups, the difference between the positions of the 2nd and 3rd letters is 3.
- In all other numbers, the last digit equals the difference between the first and second digits.
- Except 116, all other numbers are divisible by 5.
- In all other groups, the middle letter is a lowercase (small) letter.