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CAT : 24 :: RAT : 39 :: __?__
Which of the following can replace the question mark in above analogy ?
A. MAT : 29
B. COW : 41
C. AGO : 23
D. BAT : 23
E. MEN : 34
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

This question was previously asked in
CUET PG 2026 Agri-Business Management Question Paper (25-Mar-2026) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
B, C, D only

In the given analogy, the relationship between the word and the number is based on the sum of the positions of the letters in the English alphabet. Let's break it down step-by-step:

  1. The word "CAT" is related to the number 24. This is calculated as follows:
    • C is the 3rd letter in the alphabet.
    • A is the 1st letter in the alphabet.
    • T is the 20th letter in the alphabet.
  2. The word "RAT" is related to the number 39. This is calculated as follows:
    • R is the 18th letter in the alphabet.
    • A remains the 1st letter.
    • T is still the 20th letter.

Now, let's find the option that matches this pattern:

  1. Option A: "MAT: 29"
    • M is the 13th letter.
    • A is the 1st letter.
    • T is the 20th letter.
  2. Option B: "COW: 41"
    • C is the 3rd letter.
    • O is the 15th letter.
    • W is the 23rd letter.
  3. Option C: "AGO: 23"
    • A is the 1st letter.
    • G is the 7th letter.
    • O is the 15th letter.
  4. Option D: "BAT: 23"
    • B is the 2nd letter.
    • A is the 1st letter.
    • T is the 20th letter.
  5. Option E: "MEN: 34"
    • M is the 13th letter.
    • E is the 5th letter.
    • N is the 14th letter.

Based on the calculations, the correct options are B, C, D only which satisfy the criteria of analogous letter-to-number relationships.

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Important Questions from Analogy (Notes)

  1. Complete the following analogy.

  2. Which of the following word best completes the relationship given below ?
    Cell : Organism :: Brick :?
  3. Line: Square :: Arc: ?

  4. MAN is to CROWD is as TREE is to _________
  5. Select the related figure from the given alternatives:

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