Logical Reasoning
MediumQ. No. 009890
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A57
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The second number is twice the first.
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Analogy in Logical Reasoning tests the relationship between pairs of words. The same type of relationship exists between both pairs. Example: Book is to Library as Patient is to Hospital. It tests your ability to identify similar relationships between different word pairs. Analogy is asked in SSC CGL, UPSC, Bank PO, and Railway exams.
To solve Analogy questions quickly: 1) Identify the relationship in the first pair, 2) Apply the same relationship to find the missing word, 3) Look for semantic, functional, or part-whole relationships. Common relationships: tool-user, part-whole, cause-effect, worker-workplace. Practice 20 questions daily to improve speed in SSC and Bank exams.
Types of Analogy in SSC and UPSC: Word Analogy meaning-based, Number Analogy mathematical pattern, Letter Analogy alphabet patterns, Object-Action Analogy, Part-Whole Analogy. Word and semantic analogies are most common. SSC CGL typically asks 2-3 analogy questions in Tier 1 Reasoning section.
Analogy tests relationships between pairs of words while Synonyms tests words with similar meanings. In Analogy you find how two things are related like Doctor is to Hospital as Teacher is to School. In Synonyms you find words meaning the same like Happy and Joyful. Analogy is a higher-order reasoning skill tested in competitive exams.
Best books for Analogy practice: R.S. Aggarwal Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, M.K. Pandey Analytical Reasoning, Arihant Reasoning Book, Kiran Publication SSC Reasoning. Regular practice with previous year SSC CGL, CHSL, and Bank PO papers also helps master Analogy questions effectively.
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