Analogy (SSC CPO 2019 Tier 1)

1. ‘Greedy’ is related to ‘Generous’ in the same way as ‘Vindictive’ is related to: [SSC CPO 09/12/2019 (Morning)]

(a) Merciful
(b) Revengeful
(c) Inimical
(d) Apathetic

Correct Answer: (a) Merciful

Solution:'Greedy' means having or showing an intense and selfish desire for wealth or power. 'Generous' means showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected. Clearly, Greedy is an antonym for generous. In the same manner, Vindictive is opposite in meaning to Merciful. 'Vindictive' means having or showing a strong or unreasonable desire for revenge. 'Merciful' means showing or exercising mercy.

2. Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers. [SSC CPO 09/12/2019 (Evening)]

63 : 72

(a) 112 : 144
(b) 188 : 216
(c) 161 : 133
(d) 152 : 133

Correct Answer: (c) 161 : 133

Solution:The given pair is 63 : 72.
9 × 7 → 63 ; 9 × 8 → 72.
Similar pair is 161 : 184.
23 × 7 → 161 ; 23 × 8 → 184.

3. Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pairs of numbers. [SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Morning)]

72 : 108

(a) 36 : 57
(b) 92 : 153
(c) 84 : 126
(d) 90 : 136

Correct Answer: (c) 84 : 126

Solution:Logic: The numbers are in ratio 2 : 3
Only other ratio that is in ratio 2 : 3 is 84 : 126.

4. Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. [SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Morning)]

121 : 145 :: 49 : 65 :: 169 : ?

(a) 197
(b) 196
(c) 198
(d) 193

Correct Answer: (a) 197

Solution:Logic: n² : (n + 1)² + 1
So, 169 → 13²
→ 197 → (13 + 1)² + 1.

5. Select the options in which the numbers do NOT share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers. [SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Morning)]

(23, 115, 207)

(a) (8, 35, 72)
(b) (6, 30, 54)
(c) (16, 80, 144)
(d) (21, 105, 189)

Correct Answer: (a) (8, 35, 72)

Solution:Logic: n : 5n : 9n
This pattern is not only followed by

(8, 35, 72)

6. Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term. [SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Evening)]

ULJ : POO :: ? : KRT

(a) PIO
(b) FMO
(c) FIY
(d) PY

Correct Answer: (a) PIO

Solution:Logic: first letter -5, Second letter is coded as opposite letter and third letter +5.
So, P - 5 → K; Opposite of I is R; O + 5 → T.
PIO is the correct answer.

7. Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. [SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Evening)]

19 : 23 :: 11 : 13 :: 7 : ?

(a) 3
(b) 5
(c) 9
(d) 11

Correct Answer: (d) 11

Solution:Logic: prime number : next prime number
Here, just the next prime number is written in the given pairs.
Next prime number of 7 is 11.

8. Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. [SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Evening)]

(6/34) : (8/62) :: (11/119) : ?

(a) (13/165 )
(b) (17/167 )
(c) (15/171 )
(d) (13/167 )

Correct Answer: (d) (13/167 )

Solution:Logic: n : n² - 2
Similarly, 13 : 13 × 13 - 2 → 13 : 167.

9. Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. [SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Evening)]

ZPEEXFLCRQ : SHIFT :: ATEXXDIBVO : ?

(a) ADORE
(b) WAGER
(c) VADER
(d) EAGLE

Correct Answer: (b) WAGER

Solution:Logic: ignore odd places and add 3 to even places.
Similarly, in ATEXXDIBVO after ignoring odd places TXDBO
And adding 3 now
T (+3) → W, X (+3) → A, D (+3) → G
B (+3) → E, O (+3) → R