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.
Based on the logical principles of Letter Analogy, determine the valid outcome or relationship.
- A.Neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion II follows
- B.Both Conclusion I and Conclusion II follow logically
- C.Conclusion II follows logically from the given premise
- D.Conclusion I follows logically from the given premiseCorrect
Solution
In Letter Analogy, analyzing the relationship between the terms verifies that Conclusion I is a direct and necessary deduction.
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.
Select the related value (NTPC WordNum 2): GO : 32 :: TO : ?
- A.35Correct
- B.37
- C.39
- D.41
Solution
Forward positional sum for TO: T(20) + O(15) = 35. Result is 35.
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.
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.