In the following question a certain relation exists between the first two words. The same relation also exists between the third and the fourth word. Out of these four words one word is missing and is denoted by a question mark in the question. Find out the missing word from the words given below.
Cat : Kitten :: Sheep : ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Lamb
Given pair: Cat : Kitten → animal : its young one (a kitten is the young one of a cat)
| Pair | Relationship |
|---|---|
| (1) Sheep : Pup | wrong young one (a pup is the young one of a dog) |
| (2) Sheep : Calf | wrong young one (a calf is the young one of a cow) |
| (3) Sheep : Cub | wrong young one (a cub is the young one of a lion, tiger or bear) |
| (4) Sheep : Lamb (answer) | animal : its young one (a lamb is the young one of a sheep) |