Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Analogy

Question:

Which among the following pair of words carry the same relationship as:

ANTIQUE : MODERN

Options:

ETERNAL : IMMORTAL

MAMMOTH : ENORMOUS

DEFICIENT : AMPLE

GLOOM : DARKNESS

Correct Answer:

DEFICIENT : AMPLE

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → DEFICIENT : AMPLE

The relationship between ANTIQUE : MODERN is that of opposites (antonyms).

  • Antique refers to something old,
  • Modern refers to something new or contemporary.

Now, let's analyze the given options:

  • ETERNAL : IMMORTALNot opposite; both words mean something that lasts forever.
  • MAMMOTH : ENORMOUSNot opposite; both mean something very large.
  • DEFICIENT : AMPLEOpposites;
    • Deficient means lacking or insufficient.
    • Ample means abundant or more than enough.
  • GLOOM : DARKNESSNot opposite; both have similar meanings related to lack of light or sadness.

Thus, the correct answer is DEFICIENT : AMPLE