Analogy - Solved Questions and Answers

Last Updated : 12 Jul, 2025

Analogy refers to a logical relationship between two pairs of words, numbers, or objects where a similar pattern or connection exists. It tests the ability to identify parallel relationships and apply the same rule to a new pair.

Analogy questions and answers are provided below for you to learn and practice.

Directions (1-5): There is a certain relation between two given words on one side of:: and one word is given on another side of:: while another word is to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relation with this word as the given pair has.

Question 1: Federal Reserve System: USA:: RBI:?

1. India
2. Pakistan
3. The United Kingdom
4. Brazil

Answer: (1)  India

Explanation:
Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the USA. Similarly, RBI is the central bank of India. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Question 2: Joey: Kangaroo:: Calf:?

1. Dog
2. Cattle
3. Cat
4. Rhinoceros

Answer: (2) Cattle

Explanation:
Young Kangaroo is called Joey. Similarly, a young one of Cattle is called Calf. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Question 3: Cork: Pop:: Coins : ?

1. Tinkle
2. Ring
3. Rattle
4. Zoom

Answer: (1) Tinkle

Explanation:
Pop is the sound made by Cork. Similarly, Tinkle is the sound made by coins. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Question 4: Octopus : Mollusca :: Earthworm : ?

1. Vertebrata
2. Arthropod
3. Platyhelminthes
4. Annelida

Answer: (4) Annelida

Explanation:
Octopus belongs to the Mollusca family. Similarly, Earthworm belongs to Annelida. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

Question 5: Goa : Panaji:: Gujarat: ?

1. Ahmedabad
2. Porbandar
3. Gandhinagar
4. Kandla

Answer: (3) Gandhinagar

Explanation:
Panaji is the capital of Goa. Similarly, Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Question 6: Which of the following is the same as Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar ?
1. Pakistan
2. Thailand
3. Malaysia
4. Indonesia

Answer: (1)  Pakistan

Explanation:
Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar & Pakistan are the countries that touch their boundaries with India. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Question 7: Which of the following is the same as Toyota, Honda, BMW ?

1. TVS
2. Bajaj
3. Hero
4. Mercedes

Answer: (4) Mercedes

Explanation:
Toyota, Honda, BMW, and Mercedes are four-wheel vehicle companies. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

Question 8: Which of the following is the same as Chemistry, Physics, Biology ?

1. English
2. Science
3. Maths
4. Hindi

Answer: (2) Science

Explanation:
Chemistry, Physics & Biology are part of Science. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Question 9: Which of the following is the same as New Delhi, Tokyo, Dhaka ?

1. Sri Lanka
2. Pakistan
3. Bhutan
4. Kathmandu

Answer: (4) Kathmandu

Explanation:
New Delhi, Tokyo, Dhaka & Kathmandu are the capital of different countries. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

Question 10: Which of the following is the same as LBW, Bowled, Caught?

1. Six
2. Four
3. Runout
4. No ball

Answer: (3) Runout

Explanation:
LBW, Bowled, Caught & Runout are different types of outs in cricket. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Question 12: Which of the following is the same as Australia, America, Antarctica?

1. India
2. Europe
3. Japan
4. New Zealand

Answer: (2) Europe

Explanation:
Australia, America, Antarctica, and Europe are Continents. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Question 13: 'Warning' is related to 'Danger' in the same way 'Mystery' is related to___________?

1. Clue
2. Risk
3. History
4. Direction

Answer: (1) Clue

Explanation:
Warning can help to prevent danger. Similarly, Clue can help to solve mysteries. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Question 14: 'Badminton' is related to 'Court' in the same way 'Cricket' is related to__________?

1. Ring
2. Arena
3. Pool
4. Stadium

Answer: (4) Stadium

Explanation:
Badminton is played in court. Similarly, Cricket is played in Stadium. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

Question 15: Language' is related to 'Semantics' in the same way as 'Skull' is related to '_______'.

1. Mycology
2. Craniology
3. Conchology
4. Astrology

Answer: (2) Craniology

Explanation:
As Semantics is the field of study of Language. Similarly, Craniology is the field of study of the Skull. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Question 16: Bromine is related to Halogen in the same way as Krypton is related to ______.

1. Inert Gas
2. Radioactive element
3. Metal
4. Gas

Answer: (1) Inert Gas

Explanation:
Krypton belongs to the 18th group of the table.18th group represents noble gas or inert gas. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Question 17: ‘Taj Mahal is related to ‘Agra’ in the same way ‘Victoria Memorial’ is related to '_____.'

1. Kolkata
2. Kerala
3. Mumbai
4. New Delhi

Answer: (1)  Kolkata

Explanation:
Taj Mahal is situated in Agra city and Victoria Memorial is situated in Kolkata. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Question 18: 'Algebra' is related to 'Maths' in the same way as 'Optics' is related to ______'

1. Physics
2. Electronics
3. Geography
4. Biology

Answer: (1) Physics

Explanation:
As, Algebra is a chapter segment in Maths subject. Similarly, Optics is a chapter segment in Physics subject. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Question 19: Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
Ichthyology : Fishes :: Pedology : ?

1. Shells
2. Names
3. Soil
4. Moon

Answer: (3) Soil

Explanation:
As ichthyology is the study of fishes. Similarly, pedology is the scientific study of soil. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Question 20: As the ‘temperature’ is related to ‘Degree’, in the same way, ‘Time’ is related to ‘__________’.

1. Meter
2. Liter
3. Second
4. Newton

Answer: (3) Second

Explanation:
Relationship is- Quantity : its unit. As, a unit of temperature is a degree. Similarly, a unit of time is second. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.