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SSC MTS CT 02 General Knowledge Based Analogy

1.‘Medicines’ is related to ‘Pharmacy’ in the same way as ‘Historical objects’ is related to ‘________’.

A. Culture

B. Industry

C. Museum

D. Architecture

Solution

The logic followed here is:

  • Pharmacy is a place where medicines are compounded or dispensed. 

Similarly,

  • Museum is a place where historical objects are kept.

Hence, the correct answer is “Museum.

Additional Information 

CultureIt is the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society.
IndustryIt is a particular form or branch of economic or commercial activity.
MuseumIt is a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited.
ArchitectureIt is the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.

2. ‘Numismatics’ is related to ‘Coins’ in the same way as ‘Orography’ is related to ‘_______’.

A. Mountains

B. Shells

C. Fossils

D. Eggs

Solution

The pattern followed here is :

  • Study of coins is called numismatics.

​Similarly,

  • Study of mountains is called orography.

​Hence, “Mountains” is the correct answer.

Additional Information

  1. Mountains – Study of mountains is called orography.
  2. Shells – Study of shells is called conchology.
  3. Fossils – Study of fossils is called paleontology.
  4. Eggs – Study of eggs is called oology.

3. ‘Denmark’ is related to ‘Copenhagen’ in the same way as ‘Egypt’ is related to ‘________’.

A. Cairo

B. Jakarta

C. Africa

D. Peso

Solution

The logic followed here is:

  • ‘Denmark’ is related to ‘Copenhagen’ → Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark.

Similarly,

  • ‘Egypt’ is related to ‘________’ → Cairo is the capital of Egypt.

Hence, ‘Cairo‘ is the correct answer.


4. Select the option that is related to the third word on the same basis as the second word is related to the first word.Letter : Envelope ∷ Dagger : ?

A. Sheath

B. Weapon

C. Sword

D. Sharp

Solution

The logic is:

Letter : Envelope → a letter is enclosed in an envelope

Similarly,

Dagger : ? → a dagger is kept inside a sheath.Hence, ‘sheath’ is the correct answer.


5. Choose the option that bears the same relationship with the letter given in the second part of the question.


Indian Premier League : India ∷ Big Bash League : ‘?’

A. New Zealand

B. Australia

C. Pakistan

D. South Africa

Solution

The logic is;

Indian Premier League : India→ Indian Premier League is cricket tournament related to India.

Similarly,

Big Bash League : ‘?’ → Big Bash League is cricket tournament related to Australia.

Hence, the Big Bash League is related to ‘Australia’.


6. Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term?

Gravity : Discovery :: Telephone : ?

A. Explore

B. Construct

C. Experiment

D. Invention

Solution

The logic is:

Gravity : Discovery → Gravity was discovered by Isaac Newton.

Similarly,

Telephone : ? → Telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.

Hence, ‘Invention’ is the correct answer.


7. Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term?

Happiness : Sorrow :: Conflict : ?

A. Competition

B. War

C. Harmony

D. Anger

Solution

The logic is:

Happiness : Sorrow → Happiness is antonym of Sorrow.

Similarly,

Conflict : ? → Conflict is antonym of Harmony.

Hence, ‘Harmony’ is the correct answer.


8. ‘Atlantic’ is related to ‘Ocean’ in the same way as ‘Panama’ is related to ‘________’. 

A. Continent

B. Canal

C. Language

D. Transportation

Solution

The logic followed here is :

  • Atlantic is name of the ocean.

Similarly,

  • Panama is name of the canal.

Hence, “Canal” is the correct answer.

Additional Information

  1. Continent – a mainland contrasted with islands.
  2. Canal – an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation.
  3. Language – a system of communication used by a particular country or community.
  4. Transportation – a system or means of transporting people or goods.

9. ‘Monarch’ is related to ‘Butterfly’ in the same way as ‘Mamba’ is related to ‘________’. 

A. Venom

B. Snake

C. Queen

D. Royal

Solution

The logic followed here is:

  • ‘Monarch’ is related to ‘Butterfly’ → The monarch butterfly or simply monarch is a milkweed butterfly in the family Nymphalidae.

Similarly,

  • ‘Mamba’ is related to ‘________’ → Mambas are fast moving highly venomous snakes of the genus Dendroaspis in the family Elapidae.

Hence, ‘Snake‘ is the correct answer.


10. ‘Ophthalmologist’ is related to ‘Eye’ in the same way as ‘Oncologist’ is related to ‘________’.

A. Cancer

B. Foot

C. Bones

D. Skin

Solution

The logic followed here is:

  • ‘Ophthalmologist’ is related to ‘Eye’ → Ophthalmologist is a specialist in the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye.

Similarly,

  • ‘Oncologist’ is related to ‘________’ → Oncologist is a medical practitioner qualified to diagnose and treat Cancer.

Hence, ‘Cancer‘ is the correct answer.


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