type 6 double analogy Short Notes, Methods, Tips, Tricks & Techniques to Solve Problems

Type 6: Double Analogy questions based problems on Analogy,

In such type of questions, two words are given on both the left and right side of the sign of double colon (: :). On both the sides, one of the two words is left out marked as A and B or I and II. The question is followed by four alternatives from which a candidate is required to find out the correct pair of words which will make an appropriate analogical relationship between the two words to the left of the sign of double colon and the same relationship between the two words to the right of the sign of double colon (: :).

Some solved examples given below will give a better idea about these types of questions

Direction (Examples Nos. 1 to 5) Find out the correct pair of words which will make an appropriate analogical relation between the two words to the left of the sign (: :) and the relationship between the two words to the right of the sign (: :).

Ex 1, A : Garland : : Star : B

(a) A. Perfume, B. Sun

(b) A. Flower, B. Galaxy

(c) A. Honour, B. Night

(d) A. Hero, B. Shine

Hint. (B) ‘Flower’ is a part of ‘Garland’. Similarly, ‘Star’ is a part of ‘Galaxy’

Ex 2, A : Sword : : Thread : B

(a) A. Dagger, B. Needle

(b) A. Warrior, B. Tailor

(c) A. Knife, B. Rope

(d) A. Kill, B. Stitch

Hint. (C) ‘Sword’ is the enlarged form of ‘Knife’. Similarly, ‘Rope’ is the enlarged form of ‘Thread’.

Ex 3, A : Wheat : : Brick : B

(a) A. Farmer, B. Clay

(b) A. Bread, B. Clay

(c) A. Cereal, B. Clay

(d) A. Farmer, B. Mason

Hint. (B) ‘Wheat’ is used to make ‘Bread’. Similarly, ‘Clay’ is used to make ‘Brick’

Ex 4, I : England : : Lira : II

(a) AP

(b) AQ

(c) BP

(d) AS

Hint. (C) First is the currency of the country denoted by the second.

Ex 5, I : Distance : : Kilogram : II

(a) AR

(b) BR

(c) BQ

(d) AP

Hint. (B) First is a unit to measure the second.