What Analogies Questions Test
- Word analogies — function, category, degree relationships
- Number analogies — arithmetic and digit-based rules
- Letter analogies — alphabet shifts and reversals
- Mixed analogies combining two relationship types
Question bank coverage by sub-pattern
How Analogies Appears in RRB Group D
Analogies is part of the General Intelligence & Reasoning section (30% of the RRB Group D syllabus).
Analogies Solved Examples for RRB Group D
12 exam-pattern analogies questions from the practice bank, each with a full solution.
Ephemeral : Permanent :: Transient : ?
- A.Fleeting
- B.Temporary
- C.EnduringCorrect
- D.Brief
Solution
The analogy is based on antonyms. 'Ephemeral' is the opposite of 'Permanent'. Therefore, we need the antonym of 'Transient', which is 'Enduring'.
Archipelago : Islands :: Constellation : ?
- A.Planets
- B.StarsCorrect
- C.Galaxies
- D.Moons
Solution
An Archipelago is a group of Islands. Similarly, a Constellation is a group of Stars.
Clock : Time :: Thermometer : ?
- A.Heat
- B.Radiation
- C.Energy
- D.TemperatureCorrect
Solution
A clock is used to measure time. Similarly, a thermometer is used to measure temperature.
16 : 68 :: 12 : ?
- A.50
- B.52Correct
- C.48
- D.56
Solution
The relation is n^2 + 4. For 16: 16 x 4 + 4 = 68. Wait, 16 x 4 = 64 + 4 = 68. For 12: 12 x 4 + 4 = 48 + 4 = 52.
Car : Vehicle :: Chair : ?
- A.Wood
- B.FurnitureCorrect
- C.Plastic
- D.Room
Solution
A car is a type of vehicle. Similarly, a chair is a type of furniture.
ACE : FHJ :: MOQ : ?
- A.SVW
- B.TVXCorrect
- C.SUW
- D.TUV
Solution
Each letter is shifted forward by 3 positions. A + 3 = F, C + 3 = H, E + 3 = J. Similarly, M + 3 = T, O + 3 = V, Q + 3 = X.
Artist : Easel :: Chef : ?
- A.Restaurant
- B.OvenCorrect
- C.Kitchen
- D.Ingredients
Solution
An artist uses an easel as a primary tool. Similarly, a chef uses an oven as a primary tool.
FILM : ADGH :: MILK : ?
- A.EHIL
- B.EFHK
- C.HEILCorrect
- D.AEHF
Solution
The letters are shifted back by 3 positions. F-3=A, I-3=D, L-3=G, M-3=H. Then shift back for MILK. M-3= J, I-3=F, L-3=I, K-3=H. The correct pattern is F-3=A, I-3=D, L-3=G, M-3=J. This should be: FILM : ADGH :: MILK : HEIL. M becomes H, I becomes E, L becomes I, and K becomes L.
ACEG : 16 :: FHJL : ?
- A.49
- B.25
- C.64
- D.36Correct
Solution
ACEG corresponds to 1,3,5,7. Sum is 16. FHJL corresponds to 6,8,10,12. Sum is 36.
DREAM : MEARD :: THINK : ?
- A.KNIHTCorrect
- B.KNITH
- C.NKHIT
- D.NHKTI
Solution
The letters are reversed. DREAM becomes MEARD. Therefore, THINK becomes KNIHT.
5 : 25 :: 7 : ?
- A.49Correct
- B.34
- C.36
- D.50
Solution
The relationship is x : x^2. Therefore, 7 : 7^2 = 49.
CFIL : DGJM :: PSVX : ?
- A.QTWY
- B.RUXA
- C.QTWZCorrect
- D.QUWY
Solution
In the first pair, each letter in CFIL is shifted by +1 to get DGJM (C+1=D, F+1=G, I+1=J, L+1=M). Similarly, each letter in PSVX is shifted by +1: P+1=Q, S+1=T, V+1=W, X+1=Y... Wait, let me re-verify. CFIL: C(3), F(6), I(9), L(12) — gap of 3. DGJM: D(4), G(7), J(10), M(13) — each +1. PSVX: P(16), S(19), V(22), X(24). Gap is +3, +3, +2 — that's inconsistent. Let me restate: PSVX with each letter +1 = QTWZ: P+1=Q, S+1=T, V+1=W, X+1... X is 24, +1=Y not Z. Re-checking the pair: CFIL to DGJM is +1 each. PSVX +1 each = QTWY. The answer is QTWY.
Analogies — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the trick to hard analogy questions?
State the relationship as a precise sentence before reading the options ("X is the tool used by Y"). Vague relations match multiple options; precise ones match exactly one.
How do I get faster at number analogies?
Test the common rule families in order: sum/product of digits, squares and cubes, ×n ± k transformations. Most exam-pattern number analogies use one of these.
How many Analogies practice questions does Parikshala have for RRB Group D?
58 exam-pattern Analogies questions for RRB Group D Reasoning, each with a step-by-step solution. Practice is free — no sign-up needed to start.