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 SSC CGL
Analogies is part of the General Intelligence & Reasoning section (25% of the SSC CGL syllabus). See the full SSC CGL Tier-I breakdown.
Analogies Solved Examples for SSC CGL
12 exam-pattern analogies questions from the practice bank, each with a full solution.
31 is related to 152 by certain logic. Following the same logic, 47 is related to 168. To which of the following is 66 related, following the same logic? (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc., to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
- A.180
- B.187Correct
- C.185
- D.190
Solution
The logic is a + 121 = b. So, 31 + 121 = 152, 47 + 121 = 168, and 66 + 121 = 187.
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'.
Marathon : Race :: Hibernation : ?
- A.SleepCorrect
- B.Winter
- C.Bear
- D.Rest
Solution
A Marathon is a prolonged form of Race. Similarly, Hibernation is a prolonged form of Sleep.
Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/ vowels in the word) Phone : Talk :: Television : ?
- A.Remote
- B.ViewCorrect
- C.Read
- D.Channel
Solution
Phone is used to talk, and television is used to view.
Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of words. Calendar: Date
- A.Class: Group
- B.Weight: Kilogram
- C.Food: Vegetarian
- D.Clock: TimeCorrect
Solution
A calendar shows the date, and a clock shows the time.
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. For e.g. 13- Operations on 13 such OS adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (3, 6, 54) (4, 2, 24)
- A.(9, 6, 60)
- B.(5, 3, 30)
- C.(3, 4, 36)Correct
- D.(2, 6, 48)
Solution
The pattern is: first number * second number * 3 = third number. 3 * 6 * 3 = 54. 4 * 2 * 3 = 24. 3 * 4 * 3 = 36.
Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 7 : 329 :: 9 : ?
- A.1029
- B.728
- C.711Correct
- D.743
Solution
The pattern is n^3 - n*2. 7^3 - 7*2 = 329. 9^3 - 9*2 = 711
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13- Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (12, 8, 20) (7, 3, 15)
- A.(9, 4, 19)
- B.(10, 5, 45)
- C.(8, 5, 12)
- D.(11, 7, 17)Correct
Solution
The pattern is: first number + second number = third number. 12 + 8 = 20. 7 + 3 = 10. There seems to be an error in the provided answer key. The correct answer is (11, 6, 17), not (11, 7, 17).
Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 223 : 350 :: 519: ?
- A.736Correct
- B.645
- C.687
- D.654
Solution
The pattern is n^3 + 7. 6^3 + 7 = 223, 7^3 + 7 = 350, 8^3 + 7 = 519, 9^3 + 7 = 736.
19 is related to 209 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 27 is related to 297. To which of the following is 61 related, following the same logic?
- A.653
- B.600
- C.571
- D.671Correct
Solution
The logic is a * 11 = b. 19 * 11 = 209, 27 * 11 = 297, so 61 * 11 = 671.
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. BACTERIA : EXFWBUFX :: WOUNDS : ?
- A.ZLRQGVCorrect
- B.YLRQFV
- C.ZLSQFW
- D.ZRXQGV
Solution
The pattern is +3, -3, +3, +3, -3, +3, -3. Applying this to WOUNDS gives ZLRQGV.
The way, in which the verb 'deed' is related to 'reaction', _________ is related to 'inciting'.
- A.Foresight
- B.Feedback
- C.ResponseCorrect
- D.Welcome
Solution
Deed leads to reaction. Inciting leads to response.
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 SSC CGL?
77 exam-pattern Analogies questions for SSC CGL Reasoning, each with a step-by-step solution. Practice is free — no sign-up needed to start.