Analogy
In this type of reasoning, an effort is made to establish relationship between the two objects. Two objects related in some way are given and third object is also given with four or five alternative answers. The candidates are required to find out which one of the alternative bears the same relation.
Solved Example
Statue : Size :: Song : ?
(a) Words (b) Beauty (c) Tune (d) Poetry
Explanation:
As Statue depends upon Size so Song depends on Tune.
2. 6 : 72 :: 8 : ?
Explanation:
6 * (3/2) * 8= 72 and 8 * (3/2) * 8= 96
ABC : ZYX :: CBA : ?
Explanation:
CBA is reverse of ABC and XYZ is reverse of ZYX.
Resignation : Office ::
Explanation:
As in Resignation the Office is to be left in the same manner when Abdication is done, Throne is to be left.
Each of the following five are alike in certain way so form a group. Which of the following does not belong to that group?
(a) Potassium (b) Magnesium (c) Nitrogen (d) Oxygen (d) Iron
Explanation:
Except oxygen, All others are required for the growth of the plant.
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