NIMCET 2022 — Reasoning PYQ
NIMCET | Reasoning | 2022Select the pair of words, which are related in the same way as the capitalized words are related to each other.
Butterfly : freedom
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
Frog : Water
- B.
Self-reliant : Buoyant
- C.
Horse : Speed
(Correct Answer) - D.
Chicken : Rooster
Horse : Speed
Explanation
To solve this, let's identify the relationship in the given pair: Butterfly : Freedom.
Step 1: Analyze the Relationship
A butterfly is often characterized by its ability to fly gracefully and move without restriction, making it a natural symbol of freedom. The relationship is:
Entity:Defining Characteristic/Symbolism
Step 2: Evaluate the Options
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(A) Frog : Water: This is a habitat relationship. A frog lives in water, but water is not its symbolic characteristic in the same way freedom is for a butterfly.
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(B) Self-reliant : Buoyant: These are two distinct adjectives. While both are positive traits, one does not define or symbolize the other.
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(C) Horse : Speed: A horse is traditionally known and valued for its ability to run fast. In many contexts and analogies, a horse is the primary symbol or example of speed. This matches the "Entity : Characteristic" pattern.
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(D) Chicken : Rooster: This is a species/gender relationship (General : Male).
Step 3: Comparison
Just as a Butterfly is associated with Freedom, a Horse is universally associated with Speed.
Logic Summary
The pair follows the logic of an entity and the abstract quality it represents or is famous for.
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Butterfly → Represents Freedom
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Horse → Represents Speed
Correct Option: (C) Horse : Speed

