Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Analogy

Question:

From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the same relationship to the given pair of words:

Insect : Antenna

Options:

Fish : Gills

Bird : Feather

Elephant : Trunk

Snake : Scales

Correct Answer:

Fish : Gills

Explanation:

Here's why:

Insect : Antenna describes an essential sensory organ for an insect. Insects use their antennae to sense their environment, including detecting smells, vibrations, and air currents, which is crucial for their survival and navigation.

Fish : Gills similarly describes an essential organ for a fish. Fish use their gills to extract oxygen from water, which is vital for their respiration and survival in their aquatic environment.

Both pairs highlight the relationship between a specific organism and its unique anatomical feature that plays a critical role in its survival and interaction with its environment.