This is a practice set of 20 Analogy Reasoning MCQs for candidates preparing for competitive examinations. Questions cover word relationships, profession and workplace, tools and uses, animals and young ones, number analogy, and letter analogy. Attempt all 20 questions and check your answers with the explanations provided below.
- Total Questions: 20
- Topic: Analogy Reasoning
- Level: Basic to Moderate
- Format: Multiple-Choice Questions
- Includes: Answer Key and Explanations
Quick Recap Before You Start
In an analogy question, the first pair shows a relationship and you must find the option that follows the same relationship. Example: Bird : Nest :: Bee : ? A bird lives in a nest and a bee lives in a hive, so the answer is Hive.
Analogy Reasoning Practice Questions – 20 MCQs
Instructions: Select the most appropriate option for each question. Try to solve the questions before viewing the answer key.
A) Cook B) Eat C) Buy D) Serve
A) Court B) Factory C) School D) Bank
A) Stable B) Den C) Kennel D) Burrow
A) Cut B) Draw C) Measure D) Paint
A) Success B) Prize C) Defeat D) Reward
A) Cow B) Cat C) Goat D) Horse
A) Beijing B) Bangkok C) Tokyo D) Seoul
A) Smell B) Hear C) Taste D) Touch
A) 14 B) 56 C) 42 D) 49
A) 16 B) 72 C) 64 D) 80
A) 30 B) 32 C) 36 D) 48
A) 6 B) 8 C) 9 D) 12
A) 15 B) 20 C) 25 D) 30
A) 132 B) 122 C) 124 D) 144
A) E B) F C) G D) H
A) H B) I C) J D) K
A) J B) K C) L D) N
A) NPR B) NPS C) OPR D) NQR
A) March B) December C) February D) April
A) Three B) Five C) Six D) Eight
Answer Key with Explanations
| Q. | Correct Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B) Eat | A book is read; food is eaten. |
| 2 | C) School | A doctor commonly works in a hospital; a teacher works in a school. |
| 3 | B) Den | A nest is associated with a bird; a den is associated with a lion. |
| 4 | A) Cut | A pen is used to write; a knife is used to cut. |
| 5 | C) Defeat | Hot and cold are opposites; victory and defeat are opposites. |
| 6 | B) Cat | A puppy is a young dog; a kitten is a young cat. |
| 7 | C) Tokyo | New Delhi is India's capital; Tokyo is Japan's capital. |
| 8 | B) Hear | The eye is used for seeing; the ear is used for hearing. |
| 9 | D) 49 | 3² = 9, so 7² = 49. |
| 10 | C) 64 | 5² = 25, so 8² = 64. |
| 11 | A) 30 | 4 × 5 = 20; applying ×5 to 6 gives 30. |
| 12 | C) 9 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4; 18 ÷ 2 = 9. |
| 13 | B) 20 | 2 × 4 = 8; 5 × 4 = 20. |
| 14 | D) 144 | 10² = 100; 12² = 144. |
| 15 | B) F | A moves two positions forward to C; D moves two positions forward to F. |
| 16 | B) I | B to E is +3; F to I is also +3. |
| 17 | B) K | Z to X is two positions backward; M to K follows the same rule. |
| 18 | A) NPR | Each letter moves one position forward: M→N, O→P, Q→R. |
| 19 | C) February | Tuesday follows Monday; February follows January. |
| 20 | B) Five | A square has four sides; a pentagon has five sides. |
How to Review Your Score
- Note the questions you got wrong and identify the relationship type (word, number or letter).
- For number analogy, test the same operation on both pairs.
- For letter analogy, compare alphabet positions and the direction of movement.
- Re-attempt the wrong questions after a day without looking at the answers.
For detailed tricks and more solved examples, read the complete Analogy guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this practice set suitable for beginners?
Yes. The set starts with basic word relationships and includes number and letter analogy questions for additional practice.
Where can I learn the concept and tricks of analogy?
Read our detailed guide on Analogy in Reasoning, which explains the concept, types and shortcuts with examples.
Conclusion
Attempt these 20 questions, review the explanations and practise the types that you find difficult. Use the concept guide whenever you need to revise the rules.
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