Question & Theory on Analogy

Chapter 09: Analogy – Aptitude Questions for Competitive Exams

Introduction

Analogy questions measure your ability to recognize relationships between pairs of words, numbers, or figures. This topic evaluates reasoning through comparison and association.

Types of Questions Asked

  1. Verbal Analogy: Relationship between words. Example: Dog : Puppy :: Cat : Kitten.

  2. Numerical Analogy: Logical relation in numbers. Example: 2 : 4 :: 3 : 6.

  3. Alphabetical Analogy: Based on letter sequences or patterns.

  4. Figure Analogy: Relationship among visual patterns.

Preparation Tips

  • Identify the relationship first before matching pairs.

  • Practice various types to enhance recognition speed.

  • Focus on logic consistency rather than surface similarit