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Analogies Questions for SSC CPO Reasoning

Analogy questions give a related pair — words, numbers or letters — and ask you to find the pair with the same relationship, testing how quickly you can name the hidden rule. Parikshala's question bank has 58 exam-pattern Analogies questions for SSC CPO, each with a step-by-step solution (24 easy, 26 medium, 8 hard). General Intelligence & Reasoning carries 50 of 200 marks in SSC CPO Paper-I.

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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

Word Analogy · 19Number Analogy · 14Mixed and Composite Analogy · 13Letter Analogy · 12

How Analogies Appears in SSC CPO

50
General Intelligence & Reasoning questions in Paper-I
50
marks for the section (of 200 total)
120 min
Paper-I duration
0.25
negative marks per wrong answer

Analogies is part of the General Intelligence & Reasoning section (25% of the SSC CPO syllabus).

Analogies Solved Examples for SSC CPO

12 exam-pattern analogies questions from the practice bank, each with a full solution.

1Medium

Transparent : Opaque :: Knowledge : ?

  1. A.Clarity
  2. B.Wisdom
  3. C.IgnoranceCorrect
  4. D.Intelligence

Solution

The analogy is based on antonyms. 'Transparent' is the opposite of 'Opaque'. Therefore, we need the antonym of 'Knowledge', which is 'Ignorance'.

2Hard

Ophthalmologist : Eye :: Cardiologist : ?

  1. A.Lungs
  2. B.Kidney
  3. C.HeartCorrect
  4. D.Liver

Solution

An ophthalmologist is a doctor who specializes in the eye. Similarly, a cardiologist is a doctor who specializes in the heart.

3Easy

Abundant : Scarce :: Genuine : ?

  1. A.Authentic
  2. B.Real
  3. C.ArtificialCorrect
  4. D.Sincere

Solution

The analogy is based on antonyms. 'Abundant' is the opposite of 'Scarce'. Therefore, we need the antonym of 'Genuine', which is 'Artificial'.

4easy

DEAL : 4-5-1-12 :: LEAD : ?

  1. A.12-5-1-4Correct
  2. B.12-4-1-5
  3. C.12-5-4-1
  4. D.12-1-5-4

Solution

DEAL corresponds to the alphabetical positions of the letters. D is 4th, E is 5th, A is 1st, and L is 12th. Therefore, LEAD is 12-5-1-4.

5easy

Courage : Bravery :: Cowardice : ?

  1. A.FearCorrect
  2. B.Valor
  3. C.Intrepidity
  4. D.Audacity

Solution

The analogy is based on synonyms. 'Courage' is similar to 'Bravery'. Therefore, we need a synonym for 'Cowardice', which is 'Fear'.

6medium

ACE : FHJ :: KMO : ?

  1. A.PRTCorrect
  2. B.PRU
  3. C.QSU
  4. D.PSU

Solution

ACE has positions 1,3,5. FHJ has positions 6,8,10. Each letter is shifted by +5. KMO has positions 11,13,15. Adding +5 to each: 16,18,20 = PRT.

7medium

FJOU : ILRX :: AKMU : ?

  1. A.CNPSCorrect
  2. B.BIPV
  3. C.BNPV
  4. D.BIPW

Solution

F + 3 = I, J + 2 = L, O + 3 = R, U + 3 = X. Following the pattern, A + 2 = C, K + 3 = N, M + 3 = P, U + 3 = S. Therefore, the answer is CNPS.

8medium

16 : 68 :: 12 : ?

  1. A.50
  2. B.52Correct
  3. C.48
  4. 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.

9medium

RQP : WVU :: ONM : ?

  1. A.TSLCorrect
  2. B.STU
  3. C.TSU
  4. D.TSR

Solution

The series moves backward. R-3 = O, Q-3 = N, P-3 = M. Therefore, W-3 = T, V-3 = S, U-3 = L. So, WVU : TSL

10easy

Clock : Time :: Thermometer : ?

  1. A.Heat
  2. B.Radiation
  3. C.Energy
  4. D.TemperatureCorrect

Solution

A clock is used to measure time. Similarly, a thermometer is used to measure temperature.

11easy

3 : 27 :: 5 : ?

  1. A.125Correct
  2. B.15
  3. C.25
  4. D.243

Solution

The relationship is n : n^3. Thus, 3 : 3^3 = 3 : 27. Therefore, 5 : 5^3 = 5 : 125.

12easy

Pen : Write :: Knife : ?

  1. A.CutCorrect
  2. B.Sharp
  3. C.Blade
  4. D.Weapon

Solution

A pen is used to write. Similarly, a knife is used to cut.

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 CPO?

58 exam-pattern Analogies questions for SSC CPO Reasoning, each with a step-by-step solution. Practice is free — no sign-up needed to start.

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