In each of the following questions, a specific relationship is given between two words. Identify the word that shares a similar semantic
relationship with the given pair. Choose the most appropriate option from the four choices given below.
Seed: Sapling :: Fetus: ?
Infant
Understanding the Analogy: Seed to Sapling
The question presents a word analogy based on a developmental relationship. The first pair is 'Seed: Sapling'.
A Seed is the initial stage from which a new plant begins to grow. A Sapling is a young tree, representing an early stage of growth that develops directly from a seed.
The relationship can be defined as: 'An early stage of development' develops into 'a later, young stage of development'.
Applying the Analogy: Fetus to the Next Stage
The second part of the analogy involves 'Fetus'. We need to find a word from the options that represents the stage following the 'Fetus' stage, similar to how 'Sapling' follows 'Seed'.
Let's analyze the options in the context of human (or animal) development:
- Fetus: This is a stage in prenatal development, typically from the ninth week after conception until birth. It follows the embryonic stage and is characterized by the development of major organs and body systems.
- Embryo: This is an earlier stage of development, generally referring to the period from conception up to about the eighth week of pregnancy. The Fetus develops from the Embryo.
- Infant: This term refers to a very young human child, typically from birth up to one year of age. The transition from Fetus to Infant occurs at birth.
- Child: This refers to a broader age range, usually from infancy up to puberty or the legal age of majority.
- Adult: This refers to a fully grown, mature person.
Identifying the Correct Relationship
Comparing the relationships:
- Seed → Sapling (Plant development: initial stage → young stage)
- Fetus → ? (Human/Animal development: late prenatal stage → early postnatal stage)
The Fetus is the stage just before birth. The stage immediately following birth is the Infant stage.
Therefore, the relationship between Fetus and Infant is analogous to the relationship between Seed and Sapling, representing a progression from an early developmental phase to a subsequent young phase.
The correct answer is the term representing the stage immediately after the fetal stage.
Conclusion
The progression from Seed to Sapling mirrors the progression from Fetus to Infant. Both represent a transition from a developing organism to a young, newly formed individual.
Similar Questions
Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth number.
84 : 196 :: 51 : ? :: 96 : 224
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
- Which option represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary?
1 Measurement
2 Methodology
3 Merchandise
4 Meaningless
5 Memorabilia Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)
HORSE: GNQRD :: ANIMAL:?
Select the pair from among the given options that is analogous to the given pair.
3:31
2:12
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.
335 : 216 :: 987 : ?
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
- 325 is related to 30 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 424 is related to 32. Which of the following numbers is related to 16 using the same logic?
Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must NOT be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word) Embroidery: Thread :: Knitting:_______________
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following set.
(13, 57, 111)
(11, 49, 95)
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
- Which of the following equations is correct when the numbers 3 and 9 are interchanged and the signs - and x are interchanged?
Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given triad of numbers.
2312 – 62 – 12
Important Questions from Analogy
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
Day: Night :: Morning : ?Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
India : Country :: Delhi : ..........Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
MATE: NATE :: FATE: ?Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
13 : 196 :: 9 : .......
Select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Afghanistan : Kabul :: ....... : .........
