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Analogy MCQ – Part 3 - Topic Guide and MCQs

Part of Reasoning > 02 Analogy - 25 questions, about 25 min, with an explanation after every answer.

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Analogy MCQ – Part 3 is a topic inside Reasoning (02 Analogy). It runs 25 untimed MCQs - roughly 25 min - and the review explains every answer once you submit.

Topic introduction

What Analogy MCQ – Part 3 covers

The shape of the set before you start it.

Analogy MCQ – Part 3 sits inside Reasoning, under the 02 Analogy lane, and the portal keeps it as one self-contained set: 25 questions, four options each, no clock and a written explanation behind every answer.

Attempt it once to find the gaps, read why each distractor is wrong, then retake the same set a few days later. The questions you miss twice are the ones worth writing down.

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Question bank

Analogy MCQ – Part 3: all 25 questions

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  1. Amanpreet lists two occupations and tools: Surveyor : Theodolite; Barber : Razor. Which statement identifies the common relation precisely?

    1. The second item is the usual workplace of the first.
    2. The first item measures the quantity named by the second.
    3. The first item is a raw material transformed into the second.
    4. The second item is equipment used by the first in professional work.
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    Answer: (D) The second item is equipment used by the first in professional work.

    Explanation: A surveyor uses a theodolite and a barber uses a razor. Both are worker → professional equipment links.

  2. Cubing is the only operation in the analogy 12 : 1728 :: 16 : 4096 :: 18 : X. Calculate X.

    1. 6859
    2. 324
    3. 4913
    4. 5832
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    Answer: (D) 5832

    Explanation: Cube 18: 18²=324 and 324×18=5832.

  3. A code reverses letter order and then replaces each letter by its alphabet opposite, as in BGL → OTY. Which conversion fails this two-step rule?

    1. FKU → FPU
    2. HNR → IMT
    3. DMS → HNW
    4. CQT → GJX
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    Answer: (B) HNR → IMT

    Explanation: HNR reverses to RNH; its opposite letters are I, M and S, giving IMS rather than IMT. The other three conversions obey both steps.

  4. Replace the bracketed word without altering its meaning: Peril : Danger :: (Adept) : X. Which X makes a synonym analogy?

    1. Clumsy
    2. Unwilling
    3. Skilled
    4. Inexperienced
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    Answer: (C) Skilled

    Explanation: Peril means danger. Adept means highly skilled, not clumsy, inexperienced or unwilling.

  5. A shared rule generates (9, 41), (13, 85) and (7, 25). Select the pair generated by the same rule; do not split digits.

    1. (19, 180)
    2. (17, 145)
    3. (11, 60)
    4. (15, 114)
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    Answer: (B) (17, 145)

    Explanation: The rule is (n²+1)/2. For 17 it gives (289+1)/2=145; the other pairs do not satisfy it.

  6. Read each pair as home → animal, like Kennel → Dog. Which offered pair keeps that direction?

    1. Ant → Anthill
    2. Hen → Coop
    3. Drey → Squirrel
    4. Horse → Stable
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    Answer: (C) Drey → Squirrel

    Explanation: A drey is a squirrel’s nest, so this pair runs home → animal. The other offered pairs run animal → home.

  7. Rupinder compares instrument → measured quantity pairs. Which replacement for Hydrometer : Relative density preserves that exact kind of relation?

    1. Balance : Kilogram
    2. Voltmeter : Ampere
    3. Altimeter : Altitude
    4. Stopwatch : Athlete
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    Answer: (C) Altimeter : Altitude

    Explanation: A hydrometer measures relative density and an altimeter measures altitude. A quantity must be named second, not a unit or user.

  8. The code changes ACE8 → EAC12 and DGI5 → IDG10 rotate letters and alter the number. What is the corresponding form of KOR11?

    1. RKO15
    2. RKO18
    3. ORK18
    4. RKO22
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    Answer: (B) RKO18

    Explanation: Move the last letter to the front and add the original last-to-first position gap: E−A=4 and I−D=5. KOR gives RKO and 11+(18−11)=18, hence RKO18.

  9. For a worker-to-workplace analogy, complete Jeweller : Jewellery workshop :: Librarian : X. Choose the place, rather than an object handled there.

    1. Book
    2. Reading
    3. Library
    4. Catalogue
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    Answer: (C) Library

    Explanation: A librarian’s workplace is a library. A book or catalogue is an object there, and reading is an activity.

  10. Digit operations are allowed in 647 : 168 and 352 : 30. Infer the common rule and determine the partner of 826.

    1. 96
    2. 16
    3. 160
    4. 48
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    Answer: (A) 96

    Explanation: Multiply all three digits: 8×2×6=96. Adding the digits or multiplying only two does not follow the rule.

  11. BDFH : CCEI and KMPR : LLOS apply one rule to the outside letters and another to the inside letters. Find the image of SUWY.

    1. RTVX
    2. TTVZ
    3. TTVX
    4. TVXZ
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    Answer: (B) TTVZ

    Explanation: Advance the outside letters by 1 and move the inside letters back by 1. SUWY gives S→T, U→T, W→V and Y→Z, hence TTVZ.

  12. The arrow in Voluntary → Compulsory changes a word to its opposite. Under the same arrow, what should follow Lenient?

    1. Tolerant
    2. Merciful
    3. Strict
    4. Indulgent
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    Answer: (C) Strict

    Explanation: Voluntary and compulsory are opposites. Lenient means not strict, so its opposite is strict.

  13. One pair expresses number → positive square root: (324, 18). Which further pair can be added to that category?

    1. (729, 9)
    2. (484, 24)
    3. (841, 29)
    4. (576, 26)
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    Answer: (C) (841, 29)

    Explanation: The second entry must square to the first. Since 29²=841, (841, 29) fits.

  14. A travel analogy converts country : capital : currency into capital : currency : country, as in Canada : Ottawa : Canadian dollar → Ottawa : Canadian dollar : Canada. Which row is both factually correct and in the resulting order?

    1. Wellington : New Zealand dollar : New Zealand
    2. Australia : Canberra : Australian dollar
    3. Auckland : New Zealand dollar : New Zealand
    4. Wellington : Australian dollar : New Zealand
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    Answer: (A) Wellington : New Zealand dollar : New Zealand

    Explanation: Wellington is New Zealand’s capital, and its currency is the New Zealand dollar. Only that row also follows capital → currency → country.

  15. A zoo card has the columns Young one : Adult : Sound. Which completed card is fully analogous to Kitten : Cat : Mew?

    1. Gosling : Goose : Honk
    2. Joey : Kangaroo : Roar
    3. Lamb : Sheep : Bray
    4. Duckling : Duck : Crow
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    Answer: (A) Gosling : Goose : Honk

    Explanation: A gosling is a young goose, and a goose honks. The other rows give an incorrect sound for the named adult.

  16. Each two-number input produces the difference of its squares: (14, 9) → 115 and (16, 11) → 135. Evaluate (23, 17) using the fastest equivalent method.

    1. 60
    2. 36
    3. 1600
    4. 240
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    Answer: (D) 240

    Explanation: Use a²−b²=(a−b)(a+b). Thus (23−17)(23+17)=6×40=240.

  17. Which chain completes the same three roles as Potter : Pottery workshop : Clay, with the order worker → workplace → main raw material?

    1. Weaver : Weaving shed : Yarn
    2. Baker : Flour : Bakery
    3. Carpenter : Workshop : Saw
    4. Cobbler : Shoe : Leather
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    Answer: (A) Weaver : Weaving shed : Yarn

    Explanation: A weaver works in a weaving shed and uses yarn as raw material. The other chains misplace a role or supply a tool or product instead.

  18. The last letter moves to the front in GATE : EGAT, while the other letters keep their order. Apply that arrangement to POND.

    1. DNOP
    2. ONDP
    3. DPON
    4. PDON
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    Answer: (C) DPON

    Explanation: Move D to the front and retain PON in order. POND becomes DPON.

  19. Keep two different relations separate: Glow : Blaze :: Tremor : X; Calm : Agitated :: Lucid : Y. Which combined choice completes both analogies?

    1. Violent earthquake; Clear
    2. Violent earthquake; Obscure
    3. Aftershock; Obscure
    4. Landslide; Transparent
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    Answer: (B) Violent earthquake; Obscure

    Explanation: Glow → blaze increases the same phenomenon’s intensity, so tremor → violent earthquake fits. Calm → agitated is an antonym link, so lucid → obscure completes the second analogy.

  20. The map pairs a two-digit number with the positive difference between it and its reversal: 72 : 45 and 94 : 45. Find the image of 83.

    1. 5
    2. 45
    3. 24
    4. 121
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    Answer: (B) 45

    Explanation: Reverse 83 to obtain 38, then subtract the smaller number: 83−38=45.

  21. In the analogy Millimetre : Length :: Millilitre : X, the prefixes do not alter what is being measured. Which quantity is X?

    1. Mass
    2. Density
    3. Area
    4. Volume
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    Answer: (D) Volume

    Explanation: A millimetre measures length; a millilitre measures volume. The prefix milli changes scale, not the quantity.

  22. Harleen groups (6, 13) and (10, 21) because the second number is the next odd integer after twice the first. Which pair must stay outside the group?

    1. (15, 29)
    2. (12, 25)
    3. (8, 17)
    4. (19, 39)
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    Answer: (A) (15, 29)

    Explanation: The common rule is 2n+1. For 15 it requires 31, not 29; every other offered pair fits.

  23. Under A=1 to Z=26, BCD : 24 and CEF : 90 use a product of positions. A second operation then shifts each letter back by 1. What complete output belongs to DGH?

    1. CFG224
    2. CFG126
    3. CFG19
    4. EFI224
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    Answer: (A) CFG224

    Explanation: The original position product is 4×7×8=224. Moving D, G and H back by 1 gives CFG, hence CFG224.

  24. Use letter-position multiplication, with A=1 to Z=26. CF corresponds to 18; what corresponds to HK?

    1. 19
    2. 811
    3. 3
    4. 88
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    Answer: (D) 88

    Explanation: C×F=3×6=18. Therefore H×K=8×11=88.

  25. Square numbers are paired with the next larger square: 64 : 81 :: 121 : 144 :: 289 : X. Determine X.

    1. 361
    2. 290
    3. 306
    4. 324
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    Answer: (D) 324

    Explanation: 289=17², so move to 18²=324. Do not reuse the earlier numerical gaps; the square roots increase by 1.

Why it matters

Why Analogy MCQ – Part 3 is worth the hours

Where the marks actually come from.

Analogy MCQ – Part 3 is factual rather than analytical: you either recall it in seconds or you lose the mark to somebody who did. That makes it one of the cheapest sections to convert - a handful of short sittings usually settles the whole cluster.

Exam relevance

Exams where Analogy MCQ – Part 3 matters

Derived from the subject and lane this topic belongs to.

Punjab Police Constable

The highest-volume recruitment on this list. Build your base with Punjab GK and current affairs, then drill reasoning until speed is automatic.

Punjab Police ASI

Assistant Sub-Inspector papers separate candidates on English and Punjabi accuracy as much as on general awareness. Practise language daily.

Punjab Police Sub-Inspector (SI)

The most competitive paper here. Polity, history and quant reasoning decide the rank - so take full timed mocks before the exam.

Punjab Police Jail Warder

A tighter syllabus: general awareness, Punjabi and basic reasoning. Perfect for a daily quiz habit - short sessions, high consistency.

Punjab Police Driver

A driving post inside Punjab Police. Keep general awareness and reasoning moving with short daily sets here while you work on the driving side separately.

Punjab Police Wireless Operator

A technical post inside Punjab Police. Alongside your wireless study, general awareness and reasoning are the parts you can drill here every day as MCQs.

Punjab Police IT Cadre

A technology-focused cadre inside Punjab Police. Computer awareness and reasoning are the highest-yield blocks to practise here as short daily MCQ sets.

Patwari

Revenue work starts with Punjab geography, history and current affairs. Add quant for the sections that reward calculation speed.

Excise Inspector

General awareness and English carry this paper. Track Punjab policy news daily and revise it as MCQs, not as notes.

Clerk

Grammar, comprehension, typing and basic computer knowledge. Accuracy beats speed here - review every wrong answer.

Lab Attendant

A short, high-scoring paper: lab safety, general science and reasoning. Ten focused minutes a day is usually enough to cover it.

PSPCL jobs

Recruitment by the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited. Technical aptitude sits alongside general awareness and reasoning.

PSSSB

PSSSB recruitment. Whichever post you are writing, general awareness, Punjabi and reasoning are the shared subjects you can practise here as daily MCQs.

Punjab Police Head Constable

The communication and clerical tier of Punjab Police. Punjabi, English and general knowledge carry the paper, and computer awareness is worth real marks.

Staff Selection Commission

The central recruitment ladder most aspirants attempt alongside a state paper. Arithmetic, reasoning and English decide the score; general awareness decides the cutoff.

Railway Recruitment

A high-volume, high-speed paper. Arithmetic, reasoning and general awareness asked at a pace that punishes anyone still working out method during the attempt.

Banking Exams

Quantitative aptitude and reasoning at speed, with a separate English section and a general awareness paper that moves with the financial news cycle.

Expected questions

Expected questions from Analogy MCQ – Part 3

What an examiner usually reaches for in this cluster.

Expect one-line recall questions - definitions, stand-for expansions, identifiers and the ordering of things. Practise the wording as well as the concept: these papers test terminology, and the set above uses the same four-option shape they do.

Daily habit

Keep the Expected MCQs habit running

20 fresh mixed questions a day, plus the current-affairs sets examiners keep reusing.

Previous year questions

Previous Year Questions

How this topic behaves in real papers.

Past papers reuse clusters like this almost verbatim across years and posts. Run the same set until every distractor is familiar - previous-year style questions stop being recall and start being free marks.

Where the previous-year sets live

The portal's previous-year practice runs through the General Knowledge lane and the daily mixed quiz.

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What kind of questions does Analogy MCQ – Part 3 ask?

The set answers that: each question carries four options and a full explanation, so you learn the wording an examiner uses, not just the fact behind it.

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