Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that expresses a relationship which is most nearly like that expressed in the capitalised pair of words given below.

MEGALOMANIA : POWER : :

  1. egomania : obsession

  2. hysteria : neurosis

  3. kleptomania : stealing

  4. schizophrenia : psychosis

  5. bibliomania : delusion
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The capitalised pair of words (MEGALOMANIA : POWER) expresses the relationship of a specific obsession. (Megalomania is an obsession with power.) The correct answer is – kleptomania : stealing. (Kleptomania is a recurrent urge to steal, typically without regard for need or profit.)

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