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281. Choose analogous pair: Graphite : Lubricant

  • A. Movement : Friction
  • B. Iron : Steel
  • C. Wool : Cloth
  • D. Diamond : Abrasive

Explanation: Graphite is used as a lubricant because its layers slide over one another, while diamond is used as an abrasive because of its extreme hardness. Both pairs link a material with its practical use.

Correct answer: Diamond : Abrasive

282. Choose analogous pair: Poverty : Prosperity

  • A. Love : Sorrow
  • B. Train : Cart
  • C. Rain : Flood
  • D. Intelligence : Stupidity

Explanation: Poverty and prosperity are opposites, as are intelligence and stupidity. The analogy tests antonymic relationships.

Correct answer: Intelligence : Stupidity

283. Choose analogous pair: Hook : Fish

  • A. Stadium : Games
  • B. Glove : Ball
  • C. Symphony : Music
  • D. Word : Alphabet

Explanation: A hook is used to catch fish, while a glove is used to catch a ball. Both pairs show a tool or piece of equipment and what it catches.

Correct answer: Glove : Ball

284. Choose analogous pair: Pulp : Paper

  • A. Rope : Hemp
  • B. Rayon : Cellulose
  • C. Thread : Needle
  • D. Yarn : Fabric

Explanation: Pulp is processed into paper, just as yarn is woven or processed into fabric. Both pairs show a raw or intermediate material and the product made from it.

Correct answer: Yarn : Fabric

285. Choose analogous pair: Artist : Troupe

  • A. Market : Crowd
  • B. Flowers : Garland
  • C. Singer : Chorus
  • D. Fishes : Pond

Explanation: A troupe is a group of performers such as artists, while a chorus is a group of singers. Both pairs link an individual performer with a collective group.

Correct answer: Singer : Chorus

286. Choose analogous pair: Basemant : Attic

  • A. Nadir : Zenith
  • B. Zenith : Apex
  • C. Zenith : Root
  • D. Apex : Pinnacle

Explanation: A basement and an attic are opposite vertical locations, just as nadir means the lowest point and zenith the highest point. The other pairs contain synonyms or unrelated terms.

Correct answer: Nadir : Zenith

287. Choose analogous pair: Poultry : Farm

  • A. Rice : Granary
  • B. Child : Playground
  • C. Bee : Hive
  • D. Rubber : Estate

Explanation: Poultry is associated with a farm as a cultivated or raised product, while rubber is associated with an estate where it is grown. The other pairs do not show the same product-to-production place relationship.

Correct answer: Rubber : Estate

288. Choose analogous pair: Greed : Corruption

  • A. Insult : Enemy
  • B. Sleep : Dream
  • C. Goodwill : Friendship
  • D. Knowledge : Book

Explanation: Greed can produce corruption, while goodwill can produce friendship. Both pairs show a quality or attitude leading to a consequence.

Correct answer: Goodwill : Friendship

289. Choose analogous pair: Sip : Gulp

  • A. Touch : Push
  • B. Cup : Glass
  • C. Tent : Hut
  • D. Soup : Water

Explanation: A gulp is a stronger or larger form of a sip, just as a push is a stronger form of a touch. The remaining pairs are not related by degree or intensity.

Correct answer: Touch : Push

290. Choose analogous pair: Lok Sabha : Legislature

  • A. President: Executive
  • B. Minister : Meeting
  • C. Judge : Court
  • D. People : Election

Explanation: The Lok Sabha is part of the legislature, while the President belongs to or represents the executive branch. The other options do not pair a political institution or office with a branch of government.

Correct answer: President: Executive