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:

Drought : Water

Options:

Famine : Food

Darkness : Light

War : Peace

Poverty : Wealth

Correct Answer:

Famine : Food

Explanation:

Here's why:

Drought : Water describes a situation where there is a lack of something essential for survival. Drought causes water scarcity, which is crucial for life.

Famine : Food similarly describes a situation where there is a lack of something essential for survival. Famine occurs due to food scarcity, which is necessary for sustenance.

Both pairs highlight the negative consequences of a missing element vital for well-being and survival.