Verbal Analogy

A condolence is an expression of sympathy typically offered to someone who has experienced a loss. In the same way, a congratulation is an expression of praise or joy offered to someone for an achievement. Both pairs show a specific social response to a life event.

 Second is the tool used by the first

Indolence is a state of laziness or the avoidance of work. Being taciturn is the trait of being reserved or avoiding speaking. Both terms describe a person's tendency to abstain from a particular action.

Tungsten is the specific metal used to create the filament in a light bulb. Similarly, bronze is a metal alloy frequently used to create ornaments, statues, and medals. This analogy follows the relationship of a material to the object it is commonly used to produce.

Socrates, the Greek philosopher, was famously executed by being forced to drink poison (hemlock). Similarly, Jesus is historically and religiously known for being executed by crucifixion. This analogy links a historical figure to their specific method of execution.

Anthropology is the scientific study of humans (man) and their development. An anthology is a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing. The relationship in both pairs is the field of study or collection and its primary subject matter.

Sap is the vital fluid that circulates through the tissues of a plant or leaf. Similarly, marrow is the soft, fatty substance found in the cavities of bones. Both pairs represent a structural part and the essential substance found within it.

The Charminar is a famous historical monument located in India. Similarly, the Sphinx is an iconic ancient monument located in Egypt. This analogy relates a specific landmark to the country in which it is situated.

The relationship is between an animal and the characteristic sound it makes. A horse is known to neigh, and similarly, a donkey is known to bray. The other options refer to sounds made by dogs (bark), birds (chirp), or humans and certain birds (whistle).

Rickets is a bone-softening disease that primarily affects children due to vitamin D deficiency. Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become brittle and fragile, which most commonly affects adult females, particularly after menopause. While it can affect others, the demographic link is the strongest here.

Deafness is the physiological inability to hear. Similarly, the term 'dumb' has historically been used to describe the physiological inability to speak. While 'mute' is more common in modern usage, 'dumb' is the traditional counterpart in this analogy.

Ohm, Watt, and Volt are all standard units of measurement used in the study of electricity (resistance, power, and potential difference respectively). Ampere is also a fundamental unit of electrical current, making it the correct addition to this group.

Sodium, Potassium, and Zinc are all chemical elements that are classified as metals. Calcium is also a metallic element, whereas Sulphur and Iodine are non-metals and water is a compound.

Botany, Zoology, and Cardiology are all specialized branches of biological or medical science. Morphology, which is the study of the form and structure of organisms, fits this group as another scientific discipline.

Barauni in Bihar, Digboi in Assam, and Ankaleshwar in Gujarat are all significant locations in India known for their oil fields and petroleum refineries. They are not primarily known as religious sites, tourist hubs of South India, or handloom centers.

Judo, Karate, and Taekwondo are all traditional Asian disciplines of martial arts. While they are featured in the Asian Games and require physical fitness, their defining commonality is that they are forms of martial arts.

Measles and rabies are specific diseases caused by viruses. Hepatitis is also a viral disease, making it the most appropriate addition to the group. While cancer is a broad term for many diseases, hepatitis fits the pattern of specific named medical conditions.

Sarnath, Kapilvastu, and Sanchi are all historical sites deeply connected to the life and teachings of Lord Buddha. Sarnath is where he gave his first sermon, Kapilvastu is his birthplace/childhood home, and Sanchi is famous for its Buddhist stupas.

Kanha (Madhya Pradesh), Periyar (Kerala), and Dachigam (Jammu and Kashmir) are all prominent national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India. They are protected areas dedicated to the conservation of animals and their habitats.

Nissan, Toyota, and Isuzu are all major automobile manufacturing companies that originated in and are headquartered in Japan. They are globally recognized brands in the car and truck industry.

A couplet (two lines), a sonnet (fourteen lines), and a limerick (five lines) are all specific structural forms used in poetry. They represent different ways of organizing verses and rhyme schemes.

Sitar, guitar, and tanpura are all musical instruments that produce sound through the vibration of strings. A violin is also a stringed instrument, whereas the other options are percussion (mridanga), brass (trumpet), or reed (harmonium) instruments.

Steel, bronze, and brass are all alloys, which are mixtures of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal. Magnalium is an alloy of aluminum and magnesium, fitting the group perfectly.

 Sword is related to Slaughter in the same way as Scalpel is related to Surgery.