Analogy for SSC CGL
Master Logical Relationships
1. Introduction
Analogy questions test your ability to identify relationships between two things and apply the same logic to another pair.
These are high-scoring and easy-to-attempt questions if you understand the pattern or relationship.
2. Definition
An analogy is a comparison between two pairs of items, where the relationship between the first pair is similar to the relationship in the second pair.
Format: A : B :: C : ? (Read as "A is to B as C is to ?")
Example: Bird : Nest :: Bee : ?
Here, a bird lives in a nest, similarly a bee lives in a hive.
Answer: Hive
3. Types of Analogies
Synonym Analogies: Focus on words with similar meanings.
Example: Happy : Joyful :: Sad : ? → Answer: Unhappy
Antonym Analogies: Opposites are the key.
Example: Hot : Cold :: Day : ? → Answer: Night
Functional Analogies: One item is related to another by function.
Example: Pen : Write :: Knife : ? → Answer: Cut
Part-Whole Analogies: One item is a part of another.
Example: Wheel : Car :: Petal : ? → Answer: Flower
Sequential Analogies: One follows the other logically.
Example: January : February :: Monday : ? → Answer: Tuesday
4. Previous Year SSC CGL Examples
2019 Tier I: Lion : Cub :: Dog : ?
Answer: Puppy
2020 Tier I: Book : Reading :: Knife : ?
Answer: Cutting
2021 Tier I: Up : Down :: Left : ?
Answer: Right
Practicing previous year analogy questions helps you quickly spot common patterns in SSC CGL.
5. Strategy to Approach Analogy Questions
- Identify the relationship between the first pair carefully.
- Check if it is synonym, antonym, function, part-whole, or sequence.
- Apply the same relationship to the second pair.
- Eliminate options that do not logically fit.
- Practice 10–15 analogy questions daily to improve speed.
6. Quick Recap
- Analogy questions check logical relationship between two items.
- Common types: Synonym, Antonym, Functional, Part-Whole, Sequential.
- Look for the type of relationship first, then solve.
- Regular practice and reviewing past year questions boosts accuracy.
7. Practice Questions
Try solving these to test your understanding:
1. Teacher : School :: Doctor : ?
2. Cup : Liquid :: Plate : ?
3. King : Throne :: Queen : ?
4. Hot : Cold :: Light : ?
5. Apple : Fruit :: Carrot : ?
Click for Answers
1. Hospital
2. Food
3. Throne
4. Dark
5. Vegetable
Write down your answers and check whether the logic of the relationship fits correctly.
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