NIMCET 2013 — English PYQ

Correct Option: 2

Logic & Explanation

To solve an analogy, we must first define the relationship between the original pair of words:

• Original Pair ($Diamond:Necklace$): A Diamond is a specific item/component that is used to make or is contained within a Necklace. It represents a Part-to-Whole or Component-to-Object relationship.

Now, let's evaluate the options based on this logic:

• Option 1 ($Cars:Roads$): Cars move on roads. This is a Function/Location relationship. (Incorrect)

• Option 2 ($Flowers:Bouquet$): Flowers are the individual components that make up a bouquet. Just as diamonds are set in a necklace, flowers are arranged in a bouquet. This is a Part-to-Whole relationship. (Correct)

• Option 3 ($Gold:Bangle$): Gold is the material used to make a bangle. This is a Material-to-Object relationship. While similar, "Diamond" is an ornament/item added to a necklace, whereas "Gold" is the substance of the bangle itself. (Less accurate than Option 2)

• Option 4 ($Books:Shop$): Books are sold in a shop. This is a Product-to-Place relationship. (Incorrect)

Conclusion: The relationship in Flowers : Bouquet most closely mirrors the relationship in Diamond : Necklace.