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ANALOGY
'Analogy' means 'correspondence'
In questions based on analogy, a particular relationship is given and another similar relationship has to
identified from the alternatives provided. Analogy tests are, therefore, meant to test a candidate's overall
knowledge, power of reasoning and ability to think concisely and accurately.
Below are given some common relationships which will help you detect most analogies better:
COMMON RELATIONSHIPS
1. Country and Capitals:
Ex: Afghanistan: Kabul
Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan.
Some more examples are given below:
Australia: Canberra Canada: Ottawan Japan: Tokyo
Austria: Vienna Spain: Madrid Italy: Rome
Bangladesh: Dhaka Greece: Athens Egypt: Cairo
Bhutan: Thimpu China: Beijing France: Paris
Iraq: Baghdad Iran: Teheran India: Delhi
Denmark: Copenhagen Nepal: Kathmandu Cuba: Havana
Indonesia: Jakarta Kenya: Nairobi Norway: Oslo
Portugal: Lisbon Pakistan: Islamabad Thailand: Bangkok
Sri Lanka: Colombo Russia: Moscow UK: London
USA: Washington
2. Country and Currency:
Ex: India: Rupee
Rupee is the currency of India.
Some more examples are given below:
Argentina: Peso Bangladesh: Taka Burma: Kyat
China: Yuan Greece: Drachma Iran: Rial
Iraq: Dinar Japan: Yen Korea: Won
Kuwait: Dinar UK: Pound USA: Dollar
Thailand: Baht UAE: Dirham Turkey: Lira
Spain: Peseta Russia: Rouble Germany: Mark
Netherlands: Guilder Sweden: Krona
3. Instrument and Measurement:
Ex: Barometer: Pressure
Barometer is an instrument used to measure pressure.
Some more examples are given below:
Thermometer: Anemometer: Wind Odometer: Speed
Temperature
Hygrometer: Humidity Balance: Mass Scale: Length
Ammeter: Current Taseometer: Strains Screw gauge: Thickness