Understanding the Animal Analogy Question

Analogy questions ask you to find a relationship between a pair of items and then apply that same relationship to another item to find its corresponding pair. In this question, we are given the pair 'Deer' and 'Antelope' and need to find what 'Chicken' is related to based on the options provided.

The given analogy is:

'Deer' is related to 'Antelope', 'Chicken' is related to '________'.

We need to determine the relationship between 'Deer' and 'Antelope' and see which option for 'Chicken' fits the same type of relationship, or, determine the clearest relationship from the second pair and see if the first pair fits, or is at least related in a similar way.

Analyzing the Relationship in the Analogy

Let's look closely at the second part of the analogy, as the options relate directly to 'Chicken':

• Chicken : Cygnet (Young swan)
• Chicken : Lion cub (Young lion)
• Chicken : Lamb (Young sheep)
• Chicken : Chicks (Young chicken)

Among the options, 'Chicks' are the young of a 'Chicken'. This suggests a potential "Adult animal : Its young" relationship for the second pair.

Applying the Relationship and Evaluating Options

If the intended relationship is "Adult animal : Its young", let's examine if any option fits this for 'Chicken'.

The options are:

1. Cygnet: A cygnet is a young swan. A chicken is not a swan. So, 'Chicken' is not the adult of a 'Cygnet'.
2. Lion cub: A lion cub is a young lion. A chicken is not a lion. So, 'Chicken' is not the adult of a 'Lion cub'.
3. Lamb: A lamb is a young sheep. A chicken is not a sheep. So, 'Chicken' is not the adult of a 'Lamb'.
4. Chicks: Chicks are young chickens. A 'Chicken' is the adult of 'Chicks'. This fits the "Adult animal : Its young" relationship perfectly.

Now, let's consider the first pair: 'Deer' and 'Antelope'. Deer and Antelope are different types of mammals, both being ungulates and herbivores often found in similar habitats. While they are related animal types, 'Antelope' is not the young of a 'Deer' (a young deer is a fawn). However, given that 'Chicks' (young of a Chicken) is a clear option and establishes the "Adult : Young" relationship for the second pair, it is most likely that the analogy is based on this relationship, and the first pair 'Deer : Antelope' is included as a pair of related animals, perhaps less precisely fitting the adult-young pattern, but serving to set up the expectation of finding a related animal type, where the second pair clarifies the specific nature of the relationship (Adult to Young).

Step-by-Step Solution for the Analogy

1. Identify the two pairs in the analogy: Pair 1 (Deer : Antelope) and Pair 2 (Chicken : ?).
2. Examine the relationship between 'Chicken' and the given options.
3. Determine the most direct relationship among the options for 'Chicken'. 'Chicks' are the young of a 'Chicken'. This establishes the relationship as "Adult animal : Its young".
4. Apply this identified relationship ("Adult animal : Its young") to the second pair. 'Chicken' is the adult animal. Its young are 'Chicks'.
5. While 'Deer' and 'Antelope' are related animals but not typically adult and young, the strong fit of 'Chicken : Chicks' with the "Adult : Young" relationship indicates this is the intended pattern for the analogy as a whole.
6. Therefore, 'Chicken' is related to 'Chicks' in the same way that the analogy type is established by the second pair.

Conclusion: Finding the Answer for Chicken

Based on the analysis, the relationship in the second pair that fits one of the options is "Adult animal : Its young". Since 'Chicks' are the young of a 'Chicken', this option correctly completes the analogy based on this relationship.

Revision Table: Common Analogy Relationships

Additional Information: Animal Terminology

Understanding the correct terms for adult and young animals is helpful for solving analogies. Here are a few examples:

• Adult Cat > Young: Kitten
• Adult Dog > Young: Puppy
• Adult Sheep > Young: Lamb
• Adult Cow > Young: Calf
• Adult Swan > Young: Cygnet
• Adult Lion > Young: Cub
• Adult Chicken > Young: Chick

Also, knowing related animal types is useful. Deer and Antelope are both members of the order Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates). They are both ruminants (cud-chewing herbivores) and are often found in similar environments like grasslands and forests. While belonging to different families (Cervidae for deer, Bovidae for antelopes), they share many characteristics, making them related animal types.