Analogies Reasoning Tutorial For SSC CGL and other Govt exams

🧠 SSC CGL Reasoning Tutorial: Analogy Questions

📘 What is an Analogy?

An analogy shows a similar relationship between two pairs of words, numbers, or symbols.

Example: Foot : Shoe :: Hand : ?
Answer: Glove (Just as a Shoe is worn on a Foot, a Glove is worn on a Hand.)

🧩 Types of Analogy Questions in SSC CGL

1. Word-Based Analogy

Concept: Identify the relationship between words such as profession, usage, or association.

Q1. Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
A) School B) Classroom C) Student D) Book
✅ Answer: A) School

2. Number-Based Analogy

Concept: Use arithmetic or logical patterns like ×, ÷, +, squares, cubes, etc.

Q2. 2 : 4 :: 3 : ?
A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 9
✅ Answer: B) 6

3. Alphabet-Based Analogy

Concept: Use positions of letters (A=1 to Z=26), and observe shifts or symmetry.

Q3. A : C :: B : ?
A) D B) E C) F D) G
✅ Answer: A) D

4. Object/Tool-Based Analogy

Concept: Relationship between object and its function.

Q4. Knife : Cut :: Pen : ?
A) Ink B) Write C) Paper D) Sharp
✅ Answer: B) Write

5. Symbol-Based Analogy

Concept: Look for symbol or letter position patterns.

Q5. AB : CD :: EF : ?
A) GH B) IJ C) HI D) KL
✅ Answer: A) GH

6. Biological/Relationship-Based Analogy

Concept: Match based on living relationships (parent–child, male–female, etc.).

Q6. Cow : Calf :: Lion : ?
A) Cub B) Kitten C) Foal D) Pup
✅ Answer: A) Cub

7. Country–Capital / Object–Place Analogy

Concept: Geographical or locational relationships.

Q7. India : Delhi :: France : ?
A) London B) Paris C) Rome D) Madrid
✅ Answer: B) Paris

8. Cause and Effect Analogy

Concept: One causes the other.

Q8. Fire : Burn :: Water : ?
A) Heat B) Boil C) Wet D) Cool
✅ Answer: C) Wet

9. Part–Whole or Whole–Part Analogy

Concept: Identify part-to-whole or vice versa relations.

Q9. Chapter : Book :: Finger : ?
A) Hand B) Foot C) Nail D) Palm
✅ Answer: A) Hand

10. Function-Based Analogy

Concept: Match based on primary use.

Q10. Surgeon : Scalpel :: Painter : ?
A) Hammer B) Brush C) Chisel D) Color
✅ Answer: B) Brush

📝 Tips to Solve Analogy Questions

• Identify the core relationship clearly before checking options.
• Think in terms of function, category, sequence, or cause-effect.
• Use elimination for tricky options.
• Practice alphabet positions: A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26.
• Practice previous year SSC CGL analogy questions frequently.

📚 Practice Strategy

• Begin with word-based analogies for better understanding.
• Progress to number-based and letter-based analogies.
• Use mock tests to get real-exam experience.
• Create your own analogy examples to test your logic.