Analogy Actual Question in CUET 2022 Slot 2

1. Which of the following pairs of words express the relationship that is most similar to the pair

  1. Square: Cube?
  2. (1) Rectangle : Cuboid
  3. (2) Triangle: Square
  4. (3) Quadrilateral: Cuboid
  5. (4) Cuboid: Rectangle
EXPLANATION

The relationship between “Square” and “Cube” is that a cube is a three-dimensional shape that is formed by stacking squares.

Among the given options:

  • (1) Rectangle : Cuboid – This pair represents a two-dimensional shape (rectangle) and a three-dimensional shape (cuboid). It is similar to the relationship between square and cube, so it is a good match.
  • (2) Triangle: Square – This pair represents a two-dimensional shape (triangle) and a two-dimensional shape (square), not matching the three-dimensional relationship of square and cube.
  • (3) Quadrilateral: Cuboid – This pair represents a two-dimensional shape (quadrilateral) and a three-dimensional shape (cuboid). It is similar to the relationship between square and cube, so it is a good match.
  • (4) Cuboid: Rectangle – This pair represents two three-dimensional shapes and does not match the two-dimensional relationship between square and cube.

Therefore, the correct pairs that express a relationship similar to the pair Square: Cube are:
(1) Rectangle : Cuboid and (3) Quadrilateral: Cuboid.

2. Sympathy is related to Virtue in the same way as Cruelty is related to

(1) Vice

(2) Kindness

(3) Emotion

(4) Animosity

EXPLANATION

Sympathy is related to Virtue in a positive and supportive way. Similarly, Cruelty is related to Vice in a negative and harmful way.

Therefore, the correct analogy is:
Sympathy : Virtue :: Cruelty : Vice

So, the correct answer is:
(1) Vice

3. First two words are related in a certain way in:

Grain: Stock:: Stick: ?

Identify the suitable word in place of? so that third and fourth words also become related in the same manner.

(1) String

(2) Collection

(3) Bundle

(4) Heap

EXPLANATION

The relationship between the first two words is that “Grain” is a unit or part of “Stock” (a collection of grains). Similarly, we need a word in place of “?” such that it is a unit or part of “Stick.”

The most suitable word is (1) String, as a “String” is a unit or part of a “Stick.”

So, the correct answer is:
(1) String

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